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Paul Simon Burstein, age 67, of Shelton, beloved husband of Laura Oefinger Hoffman Burstein, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 25, 1947 in New York, NY, he was a son of the late Melvin and Betty Brand Burstein. Paul earned his MBA from Pace University before becoming employed by GE Corporate Treasury, where he worked as a financial consultant with over 31 years of dedicated service. Paul was an avid fan of the New York Mets, Jets and Rangers. He loved to travel and will be remembered for his vast wealth of knowledge and ability to answer trivia in all subject matters. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In addition to his beloved wife of nearly 30 years, Laura, other survivors include his children, Jeffrey Hoffman and his companion Tammy Fowler of West Haven and George Eric Hoffman, four cherished grandchildren, Thomas Paul Hoffman, Daniel Ryan Hoffman, Jenna Lea Hoffman and Damian Alexander Hoffman, his brother, Lee Burstein and his wife Donna of Coral Springs, FL, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, William Oefinger and his companion Tracy Sutton of Tierra Verde, FL and Jack and Anne Murray of Woodbridge, a dear cousin Mary Ann Shail and her husband John of Shelton as well as several additional cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a period of remembrance and reflection taking place at 7:30 p.m. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. For more information or to leave an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.
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Myra Hopper
July 8, 2015
I first met Paul over 35 years ago when we both worked for a computer consulting company and remained friends. I will miss Paul's warmth, intelligence, good nature, and wit. My deepest sympathy to Laura and their entire family.
July 8, 2015
Paul's intelligence, confidence, and loyalty stay with me. He drove me to my first job interview out of college in a snow storm 2 days before Xmas. He taught me how to tune a 1972 Toyota Corolla. I was a very poor young lady but he treated me like a princess and so I became confident in myself. He introduced me to possibilities. I pursued them. He taught me to trust and love. I was his first wife. He was a wonderful person to whom I owe a great deal. Thank you Laura for being the person he needed for the rest of his life.
July 8, 2015
Laura, May your many memories always comfort you. With deepest sympathy, Susan Kantrowitz Benesch
Nicholas Thorpe
July 8, 2015
I have many fond memories of my time working for Paul at GE on the Gateway Project and was lucky enough to know him personally as well as professionally. Saddened at the news of his passing. Rest in Peace. My thoughts are with his family.
ira woltch
July 7, 2015
Laura ,
I was saddened to learn of your loss . You have my deepest condolences .
Patrick Villers
July 7, 2015
I always felt something special in my working relationship with Paul. I will keep great memories of Paul. My condolences to his family.
Dan R
July 7, 2015
I was one of his GE bankers, and stayed in touch after he retired. He was a highly intelligent, happy, leader, who was passionate about his work, and helping the team. He made everyone's day better when you interacted with him, and usually I learned something. May your family find peace in knowing how he touched so many others
Dave & Cheryl Arminio
July 7, 2015
Laura, we were very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband.
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