Micah Richard Friedman

July 20, 1974 - August 6, 2024

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Cathedral Cemetery

1708 Oram Street

Scranton, PA 18504

570-347-9251 |

Wednesday 8/14, 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm

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Cathedral of Saint Peter

315 Wyoming Avenue

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503

(570) 344-7231 |

Wednesday 8/14, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Micah Richard Friedman, 50, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend, a resident of Old Forge, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 06, 2024.

Micah was born in Scranton on July 20, 1974, and was proud of it. He is the husband of Sarah Boyd Friedman and the son of Milton L. Friedman and Patricia Haggery Friedman.

Raised in the Abingtons, Micah was a 1993 graduate of Abington Heights High School, and received his undergraduate degree in nursing from Marywood University, Scranton. He later completed post-graduate work at Villanova University.

A first responder at heart, Micah had a deep commitment, talent, and passion for helping others in need. As a teenager, he was a volunteer EMT with the Dalton Fire Department and worked as an EMT with other local companies before becoming a registered nurse. Micah brought that same passion and spirit of service to many nursing positions in the area, working in a diverse array of specializations from rehabilitation to cardiology. Most recently, he was an emergency room nurse at the Geisinger Community Medical Center (CMC) in Scranton, and he put his heart and soul into his work. He died surrounded by his team at CMC, who heroically went above and beyond to care for one of their own.

Micah was an avid runner, putting in countless miles on the Heritage Trail and Lake Scranton and was training for his first marathon. He enjoyed going to the Taylor Community Library, and loved his home and neighborhood in Old Forge, taking special pride in making sure his lawn was perfect. But above all, he was most proud of his kids.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Micah’s Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 10:30 AM in the Cathedral of Saint Peter, 315 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, with Monsignor Dale R. Rupert, Pastor Emeritus, officiating.

Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.

In keeping with the wishes of the family, Micah’s viewing will be private.

Funeral Arrangements for Micah are under the care and direction of his lifelong friend, Aaron W. Pietryka, owner of the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort.

To share a memory of Micah or message of condolence with his family, you may visit the funeral home website, www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Micah’s memory to KBS Kids Non-Profit, 310 Market Street, Kingston, Pennsylvania 18704.

Micah’s humor, intelligence, and kindness made him truly one of a kind. He will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

Cathedral Cemetery

1708 Oram Street

Scranton, PA 18504

570-347-9251 | Map

Wednesday 8/14, 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm

Cathedral of Saint Peter

315 Wyoming Avenue

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503

(570) 344-7231 | Map

Wednesday 8/14, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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Micah Richard Friedman, 50, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend, a resident of Old Forge, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 06, 2024. Micah was born in Scranton on July 20, 1974, and was proud of it. He is the husband of Sarah Boyd Friedman and the son of Milton L.Continue Reading

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God Bless!! Our Deepest Sumpathy!!

One day when Micah was working as an EMT on the ambulance, he and his partner were on a break when a call came to rescue someone from a car in the flood waters of Olive St.. Scranton, PA Micah suggested to his partner to respond to this call. They rescued the driver who happened to be Micah’s great-uncle Jack (Msgr. John J. O’Brien. Requiescat in pace QAE

Milt and Pat, You and your family are in my prayers. No words can express my deepest sympathies. Take care of each other. Wendy

With deepest sympathy,

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Milt and Pat, We hope that you are able to find peace and strength as you remember the impact that Micah had on his family and friends. Our sympathies , Kate Holod and Bill Burnell

We are so sorry for your loss. You're in our prayers.

I am so sorry to hear of your families tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers for strength during this difficult time .

To the Family of Micah , I’m so sorry for your loss. My husband (Bill) and I have known him for a long time. He was my husband’s partner on the ambulance years ago. He was part of our family and we love him very much. When my husband told me the news of his passing, I was in complete shock. My family and I will miss him dearly and we will keep his family in our thoughts , prayers and hearts. This is not goodbye, it’s see you later. R.I. P my friend,we love you.

Sincere sympathy and prayers for your family ! Carol Burti

In loving memory of a brother, brother-in-law and uncle

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I knew Micha since high school and knew what a genuine and kind soul he had. He possessed genuine kindness, empathy, and compassion for people, and dedicated his life to caring for others. Micah’s heart was full of love and kindness. He and I ran into each other years ago, during a very stressful time, as my father was critically ill. He recognized me in the hallway and learned about my father’s illness condition. After that day, Micha checked in on my father. He cared enough to check on a man he did not know, who was not his patient. Micha updated me, and gave me reassurance that my father was receiving the best care possible, and offered not only his professional abilities, but also his support and friendship to me, my children, and my family, without hesitation. Ge followed my father until he recovered, always keeping me in the loop, offering any support he could give, and did so without ever being asked. Micah and I had not seen each other or spoken to one another since high school, when my father’s illness resulted in us running into one another after more than a decade. I had not recognized him, I was not myself due to the circumstances, and he easily could have kept walking down that hallway. He could have stopped and chatted, and went on with his day without doing or saying anything else. He didn’t do that. He took it upon himself to be a friend, to offer me and my family comfort, grace, and compassion. Although we eventually fell out of touch, I will never forget the kindness, compassion, and friendship he so willingly gifted me and my family. The converstions we shared during that time were not only concerning my father’s health. Micha loved to speak about his family and his friends. He always spoke of his children, and every time he mentioned them, he beamed with an abundance of pride, admiration,and and tremendous love for them. His children were his heart and soul. His love for his children flowed in every word he spoke. He was so proud of his kids, and grateful that he was given the honor and gift of being their dad. Thank you for the gift of your friendship and for making this world a better place. God’s Speed. Spread your wings and fly with the angels.

My heart is just shattered for you. I’m sending so much love. So many prayers. I am here day or night for you. God Bless and God Speed my beautiful friend.

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!! THINKING OF ALL OF YOU.

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I am very sorry for your loss. He will be truly missed by our dunkin staff. You will live on in our hearts . Abby

Sarah, I am soo sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Micah was a wonderful cousin and was always there to support us, especially Taylor. We will miss him always, and extend our sympathy to his family.

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Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Micha just took care of my daughter in the ER a month ago. What a knowledgeable kind man he was to us. So Sad to hear of his passing he will certainly be missed in the hospital. He even talked about his wife and kids to us.. Sending prayers to his family may he rest in peace

I miss you and i love you

I miss you so much dad and im thinking of you 24/7 I love you so so so much I love you Ari

Very sorry for your loss

So sorry to hear this news. I was one of Micah Karate Instructors at the YMCA and Cap's Karate. I remember Getting Micah ready for his Black Belt Test. He work hard and we spent extra time on his breaking requirement Jump Back Kick. He was a hard worker and I pushed him hard but he achieved his goal. Rest in piece Mr. Friedman. Say hello to Sa Bom Nim Walsh from us. TANG SOO !!.

I'm going to miss your quirky remarks on Facebook to me. I so enjoyed our time together on the ambulance. You loved what you were doing and so good at it. Rest in peace dear friend.

It was an honor to work with Micah. His memory will continue on with every patient contact that is made. His kind, loving, and patient self won’t be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you for trusting us to care for your loved one. May comfort and peace surround all of you.