West Hartford Ballroom/Agora

05/05/2016

A drawing of Bruce that my grandson, Jonathan, did for me one year ago for my Mother's Day present.

02/10/2016

Obituary for Bruce Freedman

Bruce F. Freedman, 63, of Windsor and loving husband and best friend of Deborah (Stroll) Freedman passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Bruce was born December 3, 1952, in Hartford, CT the son of the late Herbert and Marilyn (Borden) Freedman. Bruce was employed for several years at Stage West and the Agora Ballroom in West Hartford as their booking agent. He was currently employed with CBIA as a sales specialist. Bruce had a love of music and was a voracious reader, but being surrounded by his family brought Bruce the greatest of joy. He will be remembered for his wonderful smile and his zest for life and will be greatly missed by many. In addition to his wife, Debbi he is also survived by his three adoring step-children, Robert Kubick, Jr. and his wife, Michelle of Stow, OH, Christopher Kubick and his wife, Sharon of Windsor and January Kubick and her fiancé, Jeff Violette of Windsor; his grandchildren, Jonathan, John Daniel, Rachel, Rebecca, Leah, Robert, III, Riley and Regan; two sisters, Diane Cutler of Bloomfield and Margaret Blanker and her husband, Michael of Farmington; a niece and a nephew and his four legged children who he loved to take for walks, Gottie, Nola and Millie. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks. A funeral service celebrating Bruce's life will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at 10 am at the funeral home. The burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Bloomfield. Memorial donations in memory of Bruce may be made Ruff Start Happy Tails, 99 Lincoln St., Berlin, CT 06037.

02/07/2016

Bruce Freedman's Obituary...

http://www.leetestevens.com/book-of-memories/2374510/Freedman-Bruce/obituary.php

Bruce F. Freedman, 63, of Windsor and loving husband and best friend of Deborah (Stroll) Freedman passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Bruce was born December 3, 1952, in Hartford, CT the son of the late Herbert and Marilyn…

02/07/2016

Making arrangements for Bruce Freedman this morning at 10:00 a.m. Stay tuned. ~Debbi Stroll Freedman~

02/07/2016

02/05/2016

To All MY Facebook Friends and Family,

Since Bruce will not be able to get his specialized radiation treatments, I will be using parts of these funds for his care. Our insurance covers Hospice Care but not someone to come and stay with him, while I work.

Since I am now going to be the sole breadwinner, it is imperative that I work my 4 hour/4 day schedule to ensure I stay employed while all this is happening! Also, I am going to need to order some additional medical equipment, etc. over the next few weeks.

I am hoping that anyone that has contributed to Bruce's Fund doesn't mind me using it for him for this purpose.

Just wanted to keep you aware that these funds will still be used for Bruce.

God bless!

~Debbi~

gofund.me/8d73gtrk

Bruce was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in March of this year. We were in total shock as he had none of the expected symptoms of this disease until that time. The doctor gave him 6 - 8 months. We are in the 8th month now. We had almost lost him in March and again in May....

02/04/2016

I went with Bruce Freedman this afternoon for his last visit with Dr. Alekshun. The doctor told him we have no more options left and this will be over soon.
Bruce accepted this with his usual optimistic manner and told the doctor he isn't giving up just yet! We said goodbye to his nurse, Amy, who thinks the world of Bruce, as well.
Even the women at the front desk have grown to love him and they ALL love "Our Story"!
Any of you that prays regularly, please pray for Bruce to go through this quickly and with little pain.
Thank you all and God Bless!
~Debbi Stroll Freedman~

02/04/2016

I went with Bruce Freedman this afternoon for his last visit with Dr. Alekshun. The doctor told him we have no more options left and this will be over soon.

Bruce accepted this with his usual optimistic manner and told the doctor he isn't giving up just yet! We said goodbye to his nurse, Amy, who thinks the world of Bruce, as well.

Even the women at the front desk have grown to love him and they ALL love "Our Story"!

Any of you that prays regularly, please pray for Bruce to go through this quickly and with little pain.

Thank you all and God Bless!

~Debbi Stroll Freedman~

12/11/2015

We went to Bruce's oncologist this afternoon as we planned. His doctor is withholding the Opdivo, for now. Bruce's rash is getting increasingly worse and the doctor put him on Prednisone to, hopefully, "calm it down".
He also had Bruce get another chest x-ray to rule out Pneumonitis (which can be brought on by the Opdivo). We will get the results for that tomorrow sometime.
I am continually ASTOUNDED at Bruce's positive attitude. I get off kilter easier than he does these days! When something gives him a "bump in the road" his answer is always postive, i.e., it's chemo related, it's just a rash, Opdivo will help, etc. etc. etc.
I always knew I was married to an amazing man but I have never met anyone as positive as he is!
Please keep your prayers coming! Bruce and I both believe they have helped get him this far!
God bless you all!
~Debbi~

https://www.gofundme.com/8d73gtrk

11/08/2015

Bruce is hoping for more time in the fight against cancer.

Please consider a donation to his campaign:

09/29/2015

-Did you know that Savoy Brown opened for Cheech & Chong back in the late 60's in Detroit? According to Roger Earl "I can't remember the venue, but it was a finished wood stage with no drum riser or carpet to put the double bass drum kit on. They wouldn't let me put in nails to stop the bass drums and cymbals from moving. So we asked 4 people from the audience to sit in front of the drums and side of the cymbal stands to stop everything from sliding! Anyone remember that, and how are your ears and hands? Thank you!. And by the way. Cheech & Chong were great."

03/31/2015

Need prayers for Bruce Freedman. He is in the hospital fighting bone cancer. Let's offer him up some support!