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Burton Klein Obituary

Klein, Burton S.
Burton "Buddy" Klein, 80, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He is survived by his children, Lenny Klein and his wife Jennifer of Fairfield, Lisa Klein Lebowitz and her husband Andy Lebowitz of Glastonbury, as well as his devoted sister, Laura Klein Amdur of Bridgeport. Buddy was also the proud "Pa" to his grandchildren; Sammy Klein, Lidia Klein, Shayna Lebowitz, and Zac Lebowitz. He is predeceased by the love of his life, Sharon Rich Klein. Buddy spent his entire life in the area and was known and loved by many for his jovial demeanor and his good-hearted nature. He became interested in his trade as a television technician while serving his country in the communications room on a Navy submarine during the Korean War. After he returned home from his service he was employed for many years by the RCA Service Company in Norwalk. One of Buddy's passions in life was baseball, especially his beloved Yankees. During the summer months his transistor radio was never far from his side so he could listen to "the game." He would happily discuss the Yankees with anyone he came across in his travels. Graveside services will be held TODAY at 3:30 pm at the Ahavath Achim Cemetery, 250 Reid Street, Fairfield, CT. Family will receive visitors immediately following the service at the home of Jennifer and Lenny Klein. Donations in Buddy's memory may be made to the Jewish Home, www.jhe.org.

Published by Connecticut Post on Jun. 27, 2014.

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To the Klein Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Burton's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Burton will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot.

RM3(SS) Burton S. Klein
US Navy Submarine Veteran (Retired)
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

Nick Nichols

July 16, 2014

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), we offer our most sincere condolences and sympathy to his children Lenny (Jennifer) and Lisa (Andy), sister Laura, and to all of Buddy's family and friends in this time of sorrow and grief. I pray that God will bless you with peace, comfort, and the healing of your broken hearts. We are especially thankful for Buddy's courageous service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service during the Korean War. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” we say … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."

So, heavenly Father add his name to the roll
Of our departed shipmates still on patrol.
Let them know that we who survive
Will always keep their memories alive.

Bless those who serve beneath the deep,
Through lonely hours their vigil keep.
May peace their mission ever be!
Protect each one, we ask of Thee.
Bless those at home who wait and pray
For their return by night and day.

Burton “Buddy” Klein, RM3(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.

Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Raymond Fritz

July 8, 2014

Lisa and Lenny, Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I worked with him for many years at RCA and he good friend. I'll miss him. Jerry Pollak

June 28, 2014

Buddy You Will Be Missed

faith livermore

June 27, 2014

Lennny, Lisa & Your Aunt, Dad sure loved baseball. I will always remember him coaching the you kids in Little Legue for years and how he gave jt his all. He was very devoted to it,and he loved it. When ever I was around him he always made me laugh and smile.Bud will be Remembered by Me as a Very Joyful, Kind Caring, Loving Person. I will Alway's be Greatful to him for saving my Son Chris's life,if he hadn't turned around and seen the swelling in Chris's face and hands( from the Bee sting at the Card/Comic Show) and got Chris's to the E.R.so fast,that would have been it for Chris. Lenny your Dad was so Good to Chris. Chris always looked up to him and he learned alot from him. It's like Chris said Mr, Klein was like a Father to him and Very Much Loved.I will never forget him. May He Rest In Peace.I am so Sorry for Your Loss. R.I.P My Friend.Love & Prayers Faith

Faith Livermore

June 27, 2014

Dear Laura and Lisa and Lenny:
I send my deepest sympathies to all of you.

Barbara Isaacs

June 27, 2014

My deepest condolences to you Lenny & Lisa. Mr. Klein was like a Dad to me growing up, and if not for him, I would have died from that bee sting all those years ago. RIP my bubala -

Spence

Christopher Spencer

June 26, 2014

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