William Freidank

WILLIAM FREDERICK FREIDANK, age 71 died Monday, July 4, 2011 at his home in Nokesville, Virginia. Bill was born May 29, 1940 in Huntington, New York to the late William H. and Phyllis V. (Almond) Freidank. A 1962 graduate of St. Michael's College in Winooski, Vermont where he majored in biology and participated in the ROTC color guard. Upon graduation in 1967 from Fairleigh Dickerson Dental School in Teaneck, New Jersey, Bill received early commission as Captain in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Langley AFB, Newport News, Virginia. While in private practice in Old Town on Main Street, he taught at Georgetown Dental School from 1982 until its closing in 1990. Outgrowing his Main Street office, Bill and his son Christian moved to 9613 Champion Court where Dr. Chris still practices. Bill retired on National Doctor's Day March 30, 2011 after serving the community for 44 years. He is also preceded in death by one grandson, Christian Bryce Freidank. Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Maureen Freidank; three children, Jennifer A. Irvin and husband Keith of Nokesville, Virginia, Christian W. Freidank and wife Paige of Nokesville, Virginia and Michael T. Freidank and wife Shelley of Norfolk, Virginia; five grandchildren, A. Teal Queen IV, Skylar Irvin, Seth Irvin, Autumn Freidank and Trysten Freidank; one sister, Bettina Bunt of Florida and one brother, Douglas Freidank and wife Barbara of Long Island, New York.. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 P.M. Friday, July 8, 2011 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8213 Linton Hall Road, Gainesville, Virginia with Rev. Francis J. Peffley officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Give Kids A Smile, 7630 Little River Turnpike, Suite 817, Annandale, Virginia 22003, Capital Caring Hospice, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, House of Mercy, 8170 Flannery Court, Manassas, Virginia 20109 or Brentsville District Athletic Department, c/o Brentsville High School, 12109 Aden Road, Nokesville, Virginia 20181 in loving memory of William F. Freidank. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.

William Freidank

May 29, 1940 - July 4, 2011