Portsmouth, RI - Jeffrie Michael Friedman, 57, of Portsmouth, RI, died Monday, March 31, 2008 at home. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Joseph Friedman of Portsmouth, RI and the late Ardelle Onorato Friedman.Mr. Friedman worked for several different construction companies on the island. He loved cars and took great pride in restoring vintage cars as a hobby. Jeffrie also enjoyed boats and spending time near the water. He lived life to the fullest; he loved spending time with his friends and was always willing to offer a helping hand. Besides his father, he is survived by his uncles Theodore Friedman and his wife Francine of Lexington, KY and Raymond J. Onorato and his wife Lorraine of Portsmouth, RI and many cousins. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008, from 2-4pm in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Memorial donations may be made in honor of his fathers military service to the VFW, 822 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.