Dolores (Dolly) Fischman Freed, 89, passed away peacefully at Allendale Senior Community Center in New Jersey on Monday, December 28, 2020, after a long battle with dementia. Dolly was born in Astoria Queens to Izadore and Sally Fischman. She graduated from Brooklyn College and went on to teach there for a several years before marrying David Freed who she met on a cruise to Nassau. She continued to be an avid world traveler throughout her life. Dolly's career in education included Director of Special Education at the Utica City School District. After retiring, she became a paralegal. Dolly and David supported and participated in the theater in Utica both acting and directing productions. Many people will remember her for her style and flair. Their daughter Janine was also active in the arts as a ballet dancer and actress. Dolly is survived by her sister, Myrna; brother, Gary; and daughter, Janine. She will be buried in upstate New York at Temple Emanu-El Cemetery, next to David. There will be a virtual funeral service at 2:00 on Monday, January 4. You may view her service at https://www.facebook.com/markcbentzfuneralservice To express sympathy, please visit www.bentzfuneralhomes.com Donations in memory of Dolly may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation: alz.org please go to the donate button Arrangements are with Mark C. Bentz Funeral Service, Inc., New Hartford