Lipa Friedrich was a healthy man before he received a diagnosis of COVID-19, which led to his rapid deterioration and devastating passing on March 26.

A bus driver by trade, Friedrich was a member of the Satmar community in Monsey, N.Y.

He was a dedicated husband and the father of six young children, the youngest just 5 weeks old.

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