Obituary of Edward H. Friebel

Albany - Edward H. Friebel, 92, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 surrounded by family members and friends at the Teresian House Nursing Home. In recent years, most everyone referred to him as Eddie. Born in Albany, Eddie was a 1937 graduate of Albany High School. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after many years of service. Eddie was very helpful to others, was a good man, a hard worker and had a great sense of humor. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. His last years were spent at the Teresian House Nursing Home where he received loving care from many new friends. Edward was the husband of the late Laura DeGroff Friebel; father of Dennis Friebel (Janie) of Yorktowne, VA, Edward Friebel of Guilderland and Susan Friebel of Guilderland; brother of the late Frederick Friebel; grandfather of Steven, Michael, Derlene, Nicholas, Patrick and Christina; and great-grandfather of Laura, Trinity and Andrew. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 o'clock Monday morning at the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Voorheesville. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Colonie. Calling hours will be Sunday from 3 - 5 p.m. in the funeral home. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Teresian House Nursing Home, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203.