Judge Ronald Friedman
Miami Herald
June 11, 1942 - September 26, 2023
Miami, Florida - Judge Ronald Friedman passed away suddenly on September 26 at the age of 81. He is survived by the love of his life, Janyce, to whom he was married for 42 years, his stepchildren David (Allison) Samson and Lisa Gatto, and his granddaughters Marusha Gatto and Olivia Rivers Samson. "Pop", as he was affectionately referred to, adored his granddaughters and there was nothing he would not do for them. As part of a tight-knit family, he will be deeply missed by his sister, Judi (Ron) and his brother, Ken (Dale), his nephews Darren (Kara) and Brett (Genevieve) and his great-nephews Jaden, Tyler, Spencer, and Jake, who all fondly referred to him as "Uncle Gorilla".
Ron, a native of Miami, was a graduate of Miami High, the University of North Carolina, University of Miami Law School, and New York University (Masters in Tax Law) and practiced law for 18 years in Beverly Hills before returning to Miami where he then served 26 years as a Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge and 2 years as an Administrative Judge of the Appellate Division. Ron proudly held the same seat as his father, the Honorable Milton Friedman, who was a Miami-Dade Judge for over 30 years. He loved the practice of law and after retiring from the bench spent the last 13 years as a mediator and arbitrator. In 2020, he was honored with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award as a leader in the field of law.
He served on numerous boards of charitable, service and legal organizations and was an avid Miami Hurricane fan his whole life. He loved playing all sports and was a talented pianist and composer. More than anything, he loved his family and traveling with Janyce, Marusha and Olivia. He always said, "no matter when it ends, I had a wonderful life!"
The funeral will be held at Noon on Friday, September 29 at Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapel at Mt. Nebo (5900 SW 77 Ave, Miami), and the family will sit shiva at Dale and Ken Friedman's home, (21305 NE 19 Court, Miami) following the funeral on Friday and then again on Sunday, October 1st starting at Noon.
The family asks that donations in Ron's memory be made to B'nai B'rith International or the University of Miami School of Law.
Published by the Miami Herald on Sep. 28, 2023.
Reported by Joel Rifkin https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/herald/name/ronald-friedman-obituary?id=53206997
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Barry Diamond
I second everything Earl Sedlick wrote. Always a great guy. His father, a judge, performed my marriage.
Joel Rifkin
Ron Friedman followed his father, Judge Milton Friedman's footsteps and became a well-known and well-respected judge. After many years in the judgeship he decided to become a mediator. His disposition and sense of fairness were ideal for both positions. He was a dear, thoughtful and sensitive man who will be missed by many.
Funeral services will be held this coming Friday, September 29th at 12:00 noon at the Kendall Mt. Nebo Cemetery.
The address is:
Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapels at Mt. Nebo (Kendall)
5900 S.W. 77th Avenue. (just west of the Palmetto expressway and S.W. 56th street).
Miami, Fl., 33143
Henry Bassman
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Ron's death. I remember him as polite, friendly and good-natured in high school. After I left Miami, my parents became friendly with Ron and thought highly of him. I will always remember him fondly.
Henry
Linda Furman (Sylvers)
I was deeply saddened to learn of Ronnie's passing. He was really special to me and before I moved to Los Angeles, he introduced me to the office manager in his law firm in Beverly Hills, and when I was ready to move, there was a job waiting for me.
I second all the wonderful things that people have written about Ronnie. He was truly an amazing guy.
Linda Furman (Sylvers)