Ernestine Friedmann

1884–1973 (age 89)

Biography

Ernestine Friedmann, born in 1884 and remembered among the families visiting Green-Wood Cemetery, brought warmth and steadiness to her circle of friends and the neighborhood she called home.

She listened carefully, cheered others on quietly, and served as a gentle anchor during times of change, a presence that earned deep gratitude and affection.

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