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MARY BIRDAS Obituary

MARY ANN BIRDAS
On Monday, June 9, 2014, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Leonidas and Sophia Birdas; sister of John (the late Alice) Birdas, Christina Birdas, and Bessie Kyriakis; aunt of Sophia. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, June 16, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m, with prayers at 7:30 p.m. Services will be held at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St and Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC, on Tuesday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 14, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for MARY BIRDAS

13 Entries

Cliff Johnson

June 23, 2014

Mary Ann was a generous, kind, and enduring presence in the Office of the Legal Adviser. She never hesitated to help anyone in need, and made our collective contributions to the United States better than they otherwise would have been. We miss her very much and extend deepest condolences to her family.

Sandy Prather

June 16, 2014

My prayers go out to Mary Ann's family. She truly was a special person. Even after I retired we would e-mail often to say "Hello". Glad to have been a friend at the State Department, Legal Office.

Cherie Brown

June 16, 2014

May the peace of God strengthen you during this time. Mary Birdas was a great asset to the U.S. Department of State family.

June 16, 2014

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The following U.S. Department of State notice was issued today, Monday, June 16:
Passing of Mary Ann Birdas
It is with the most profound sadness that the Office of the Legal Adviser reports the passing of Mary Ann Birdas, on the morning of June 9. Mary Ann served in the Department for over sixty-three years, beginning her career in the Department in 1951 after two and one half years at the U.S. Civil Service Commission, and served as secretary in the Office of United Nations Affairs since 1966. She was an invaluable member of the office, with friends not just in L, but the Bureau of International Organizations, USUN, and elsewhere in the Department around the Executive branch. She showed a devotion and commitment to her work and to the success of the Department in achieving its objectives, and a deep kindness to all those around her, that is not often seen in this day and age. She was the winner of numerous awards for her countless contributions to the Department and received repeated recognition for her outstanding performance, and for generations of her many friends in L was a very special link to the history and traditions of both the Legal Adviser's Office and to the Department who can never be replaced.
Mary Ann is survived by her sisters, Christina and Bessie as well as her brother, John. Visitation will be on Monday, June 16, at the Collins Funeral Home in Silver Spring, MD from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m, at St. Sofia Greek Orthodox Church in Washington, DC. Expressions of sympathy may be mailed to 5009 Elsmere Place, Bethesda, MD 20814-2825

Carole Jackson

June 16, 2014

Mary Ann was indeed a gentle soul, but she also was able to convince the State Department attorneys who I suspected of avoiding my calls to return my calls -- all without fuss. She was a steadying presence, and who could have suspected she had been so long in Federal Service? My condolences go to her family. Best wishes, Carole Jackson, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor

Ted Borek

June 16, 2014

If anyone could truthfully be said to have been a legend in her own time, it was Mary Ann. Sher was always there for me during my years as Assistant Legal Adviser for UN Affairs, and her quiet cheerfulness, and patiennce to put up with anything (including me), were godsends. I have long missed her, and now will miss her even more . . . May God grant her eternal repose.

Gina Nixon

June 16, 2014

Mary Ann was a true friend and co-worker to me. She and I worked side by side from each other. We were each other's back up in the office of L/UNA and L/HRR here at the Department of State. I can truly say there will never be another Mary Ann Birdas. She was one in a million and she will always hold a special place in my heart. She's gone but will never be forgotten. Christina, John and Bessie, my deepest condolences to you and your family. May the peace of God rest upon you now and forever.

Jenna Litschewski

June 16, 2014

I will certainly miss Mary Ann's gentle and kind soul. She was such a caring and thoughtful person who always made one's day a little better just by coming into in contact with her. Peace be with you, Mary Ann.

June 16, 2014

On behalf of the Office of the Legal Adviser of the U.S. Department of State, I want to express great sympathy for the family of Mary Ann Birdas. She worked with us for more than six decades, and was a treasured colleague. We will miss her. Best regards, Mary E. McLeod, Principal Deputy Legal Adviser

Alice Kottmyer

June 16, 2014

She was a sweet soul, always willing to help, and I'm going to miss her. Rest in peace, Mary Ann.

June 16, 2014

You are in my thoughst and prayers.

Katrice Mueller

Beverly Holman

June 15, 2014

Prayers are with the family. MaryAnn was a wonderful friend and co-worker. I value our working relationship and love our friendship. She will truly be missed.

June 15, 2014

My sincere condolences to the entire family. May the God who gives peace be with you all in this time of sorrow. -Rom. 15:33

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