Edward Freedman ’54

Edward Freedman ’54 passed away April 24 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he attended nearby Technical High School and MIT and graduated from Dartmouth in 1954. Ned majored in economics, was a brother in Gamma Delta Chi, and a member of the Interfraternity Council, cheerleading, and Air Force ROTC. After college he joined the family business, Keystone Plumbing Supply, working alongside his father and brother. On December 21, 1957, he married the love of his life, Debra Koff. He was honorably discharged as an Air Force captain in 1966. He devoted his time to the community as a member of the Melha Shrine of Springfield and the Rotary Club. He also created sets for the Jewish Community Center of Springfield’s theatrical productions. Ned was an artist, builder, creator, and businessman. His sculptures were exhibited in the Springfield Museum of Arts. He spent summers at the beach sailing, waterskiing, fishing, and playing tennis and winters skiing in Vermont. He enjoyed spending time in his workshop building furniture for the people he loved. He shared his passion for the outdoors and his skills as a craftsman with his children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He built a treehouse and bobsled run in the backyard that his children and neighborhood children enjoyed for years. He is survived by Debra and three children.