Tom D. Friedman, 59, passed away December 6, 2020 at his home. He was born August 23, 1961 to Martin and Jean Friedman of Elyria, Ohio. Tom was a 1979 graduate of Elyria High School and attended the Ohio State University. Tom had many interests: aviation, fishing, reading, gardening, and antique dealing. Tom was a published author on aviation and was a military historian. He was known for his great sense of humor and his wealth of knowledge on everything. Tom is survived by his wife Connie; children Courtney Friedman, Jordan (Ashley) Friedman, and Evan Friedman; grandson Theodore Friedman; his mother Jean Friedman; brothers Les (Joanne) Friedman, Jim (Shirley) Friedman, Dick (Dotty) Friedman, and sister Denny (Richard) Fogel. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and everyone who knew him. Burial was held at Agudath Achim Cemetery. Rabbi Lauren Werber officiated. In lieu of flowers charitable donations may be made in memory of Tom to : Projecthealingwaters.networkforgood.com/projects/62647-givingtuesday or Temple B'nai Abraham 530 Gulf Rd. Elyria, Ohio 44035. Arrangements were entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria, 440-322-4626. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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