Ted David Friehling, MD passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on December 5, 2023/ 22 Kislev, 5784 at 72 years old in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 30, 1951, the son of Gloria Leatrice Birch Friehling and Joseph Newman Friehling, DDS. 

Ted’s career as a cardiac electrophysiologist spanned four decades and multiple states saving and improving the lives of both children and adults.  His other passionate vocation was music, writing songs and performing, enriching the lives of all who knew him. 

He is survived by his mother, Gloria, his sister Jane (Gilbert Toll), his wife Linda Belgrade Friehling, his dear sons and daughters-in-law, Mati (Erika Posner), Jacob (Jennifer Cronk), Benji (Hali Feldman), and his dear grandchildren, Layla, Elijah, Shaia, Jude, Jack, and Jimi.  He was predeceased by his father, Joseph Friehling. 

He will find his resting place in Bethel NY, a place where he always found peace and joy.

Memorial contributions may be made to Magen David Adom at mdais.org.

 Arrangements are honorably entrusted to the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home - 845-794-7474 or www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com.