Alfred L. Freund of Warwick, NY, went to his final rest on August 11, 2020. He was 90.

Alfred was born on December 23, 1929 in Bayshore, NY to Alfred and Mary Fitzgerald Freund. Due to the Great Depression, the family moved to Manhattan where Alfred attended City College of New York, where he met his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Pappas). Upon completing his Master’s degree in Library Science at the Pratt Institute, he became a reference librarian at the Hicksville Library on Long Island and eventually was named Director of the Plainedge Library where he was responsible for the building of a new facility that stands today. In 1972, he moved to Warwick when he became director of the Ramapo Catskill Library System where he stayed until his retirement. He then opened his own business, Office World, in Middletown, which he ran for 10+ years.

Alfred is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Elizabeth of Warwick, NY, his son Alfred L. Freund III of Chester NY and his wife Inez and grandson Jack, and his daughter Carolyn Freund of Beacon, NY.

Alfred was a history buff and great storyteller. He and Elizabeth enjoyed travel and even lived for several years in Heidelberg, West Germany during his time in military service. He also enjoyed opera and classical music and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Ability Beyond Disability, and supported various library programs.

A private funeral service will be held at Warwick Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Albert Wisner Memorial Library.