Friedman, Neil, L. PhD, of Arlington, April 9, 2008. Beloved husband of Kate C. (Corbett) Friedman. Devoted son of Hope (Julius) Friedman of Woburn, formerly of Philadelphia, PA and the late Charles Friedman. Loving father of Kyra Friedman Curcio and her husband Jeramy of Newton and Zoe Angyla Rappaport of Lexington. Dear brother of Carole Friedman and her partner Gail Koplow of Swampscott and Frank Friedman and his wife Sue of Charlottesville, VA. Loving “Gramps” of Gemma Hope Curcio and Uncle of Alex Friedman. A memorial Service celebrating Neil’s life will be held A memorial Service celebrating Neil’s life will be held on Saturday, May 31st at 2 PM at the Friends Meeting House in Cambridge, 5 Longfellow Park. A reception will be held immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers donations in Neil’s name may be made to the Heart Failure Program, Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Development Office, 736 Cambridge St. Brighton MA 02135.