Herbert Lawrence Triedman, 85

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Providence, R.I. – Herbert Lawrence Triedman of Providence, died Nov. 28. He was the husband of Susan Aaron Triedman. In addition to his wife of 57 years, he is survived by his son, Steven G. Triedman and Elizabeth Isaacson of Providence and his daughter, Elle Triedman of Santa Monica, Calif., grandchildren Pamela Simon, Tucker Beall, Andrew Lefebvre, Sarah Lefebvre and a sister, Joan Temkin Slafsky of Providence.

He was born in  Providence on June 24, 1933, the son of the late Ruth (Pinkos) Triedman Temkin and George Triedman, a former Assistant Attorney General of the United States.

He was a graduate of Moses Brown School and Harvard College, Class of 1955.  Following graduation from college, he served for two years with the US Army.

In 1958, Mr. Triedman founded Lawrence & Brooks, Incorporated  – the oldest advertising, marketing and public relations agency in Rhode Island – and was its current chairman. He was also vice chairman of Webxchange, an internet company in Palo Alto, Calif.

He was a member of Temple Beth-El, The Providence Athenaeum, The Rhode Island School of Design Museum and The University Club.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of your choice.