Michael E. Friedlander, 75, died on June 11 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Born and raised in Chicago, Friedlander graduated from University of Illinois and Depaul Law School and moved to the Washington area to practice law. He also became the president of the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. After retiring, he continued his love for travel, gained the hobbies of painting and stonework, and became a docent at the Norton Museum of Art. He is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Sondra (Chunowitz); sons, Samuel and his wife Stefanie (Peck) and David and his wife Mandy (Stein); and five grandchildren.
Donations can be made to the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (www.thej.org).
