Bernard Fried, PhD, 88, formerly of Forks Township, PA died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem. Born August 17, 1933 in New York City, he was the son of the late Harry and Anna (Bergstein) Fried. He was a graduate of New York University, The University of New Hampshire, and earned his PhD from The University of Connecticut. He did post-doctoral studies at Emory University. Dr. Fried was a Professor of Biology at Lafayette College from 1963 until retiring in 2000. He was a member of the American Society of Parasitology and held the distinguished Kreider Professor of Biology Chair.
He maintained a scholarly career, publishing and editing over 600 academic articles, chapters and books, collaborating with both colleagues and undergraduate students.
He will be remembered for his blue bucket hat, NY Mets shirt and NY Giants sweater.
Dr. Fried is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Grace Evans; sons: Neil Fried of Atlanta, GA and David Evans of Allentown, PA.
Services will be announced at a later date. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
Dr. David Mayer
December 27, 2021 at 11:05 am
It’s hard to believe that Dr. Fried is not with us, inspiring us scientists and doctors each and every day to the intellectual and ethical pursuit of greatness. He was a treasure both as a researcher par excellence and as a human being. We will sorely miss him. Best wishes to Grace and his children. From David Mayer MD (Lafayette Classof ’70).
Larry & Noriko Stockton
December 27, 2021 at 11:59 am
Bernie was an important scholar and valued colleague and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Grace and the family.
Donna Thomas
December 27, 2021 at 12:10 pm
My deepest sympathy goes out to you for your loss. He was a good man. I enjoyed they time I got to spend with him and you. He will be missed deeply.
God give you peace and comfort at this time.
Love you all,
Donna Thomas
Judith Humphries
December 27, 2021 at 1:36 pm
My sincerest sympathies to Grace and family. Bernie was a gifted researcher and mentor and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with him. I will miss chatting with him at the annual parasitology meetings.
Judith Humphries
Eric Wetzel
December 27, 2021 at 2:20 pm
Prayers for your peace and comfort in the coming days.
From when I was a graduate student, budding parasitologist, and early faculty member, Bernie was always helpful, kind, and generous with his time, down-to-earth advice, and practical suggestions. He was quick to reply to a letter (and later, email), to offer short- and long-term advice, and to serve as a great example of one who was committed to both research and the teaching of undergraduates. His contributions to basic research on trematodes will outlast most of us, to be sure. I am thankful to have known him. My deep condolences on your loss.
Tom Platt
December 27, 2021 at 3:26 pm
Bernie and I crossed several research areas. We were both enthralled by turtle blood flukes and he was my entre into the wonders of Echinostoma caproni, He was a wonderful friend and a charming conversationalist. My career wouldn’t have been as successful as it was without his advice and counsel. Parasitology has lost a truly unique member of the clan.
Mark Maloney
December 27, 2021 at 4:59 pm
Heartfelt condolences on the loss of Dr. Fried. He was such a good and caring soul and a wonderful role model for younger scientists at and on so many levels. I am forever in his debt and have tried my best to carry on his tradition of patience and support. He will be missed.
David Halton
December 28, 2021 at 12:09 pm
My sympathy and sincere condolences to Grace. Bernie was a good friend and distinguished scholar of note in the wormy world of flatworm parasites. Bestowed with kindness and intellectual drive he attracted and inspired innumerable students of science and medicine into research, publishing a prolific array of papers during his time at Lafayette College. Catching up with Bernie and Grace at ASP meetings was always an enjoyable experience for me. In many ways, his passing marks the end of an era; he will be sadly missed.
Philip M. Manger, Jr., MD (Lafayette College Class of 1992)
December 28, 2021 at 9:34 pm
My sincerest condolences to Grace and Dr. Fried’s sons for their loss. Dr. Fried was very dear to me – my first and most important mentor. He was a gentleman and a scholar of the highest caliber who taught the most important lessons by living the example. If I have ever done anything good, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of men like Dr. Fried. His kindness, patience, caring and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Marshall Austin
December 29, 2021 at 9:58 am
Bernie Fried was a giant, not just as an academic parasitologist and gifted student-mentor, but also as a friend, husband, and father. I know that I am like so many of his students who cannot imagine the paths our lives and careers would have taken had we not been so fortunate as to encounter Bernie during our formative years. We are thinking of you, Grace, Neil, David, and Bernie.
Amy Abruzzi
December 29, 2021 at 10:33 am
Bernie was one of a kind, a force of nature. I will always remember our humorous conversation the day I first met him at Lafayette, and the joint projects related to my new field of epidemiology he proposed shortly after. I worked on several publications with Bernie, who was an incredible scientist, teacher and role model. His mountain of publications speaks volumes about his dedication and impact. Above all, he was a genuinely kind and nice person. Collaborating with Bernie was always a very pleasant time. Bernie, you will always be appreciated and sadly missed. I send my heartfelt condolences to Grace and his sons.
Darwin Murrell
December 31, 2021 at 3:24 pm
Dr Fried (Bernie) was a great trematodologist/biologist and a wonderful collaborator in research and In reporting scientific findings as an author. Both his students and fellow scientists can look to him as a model for scientific acumen and generosity, both as a person and as a scientist.
William Campbell
December 31, 2021 at 8:06 pm
I record here the greater part of a messagwe sent to Grace Fried shortly after learing of Bernie’s death.:
Bernie was a very special guy and a very special friend. As you know, spending time with Bernie was, for me, one of the main attractions of scientific conferences. We ‘talked shop’ endlessly.. You and Mary were very tolerant about that, and you did get us to talk about other things — for a while! Bernie’s physical decline was long and slow, and that must have been hard for both of you. Mary and I send our sincere condolences. We know you will find comfort and peace in your many friendships, and in your memories of the years you and Bernie had together..
John Breidinger
January 2, 2022 at 11:56 am
I am a Lafayette History major, class of 1977. Dr. Fried offered a course in Biology for nontechnical majors. I took this course to get a break from the reading and writing of history. I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy Dr. Fried’s course and learn things that I still use today. He was an excellent teacher and a fine example of how a brilliant biologist could make his specialty relevant to those of us who weren’t as gifted. Please accept my sympathy and condolences.
Dr. Sridevi Ponduru
January 2, 2022 at 12:26 pm
My sincere condolences to Dr. Fried’s family. Though I heard great things about Dr. Fried, unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful person! May his soul rest in peace.
Geoffrey Hall
January 3, 2022 at 2:16 pm
Grace:
So very sorry to read about Bernie in the paper. He was a great scholar and a good friend. I am working part-time and will plan to attend the service. My best to your sons as well.
Prof. Geoff Hall
Sue and Don Wheeler
January 7, 2022 at 10:50 am
Dear Grace, We are so sorry to hear about Bernie. We send our sympathy and condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Sue and Don Wheeler