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John Birmingham Obituary

BIRMINGHAM, John Quinn, Jr 85, of Osterville, Massachusetts, died on Friday, February 26, 2010 Survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Elizabeth [Hogan] Birmingham and 2 children, Judith B. Harrington and her husband Wesley of Newton and John Q. Birmingham, III, and his wife Lisa of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was also predeceased by a twin sister, Ann B. Leonard. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of The Assumption Church at 76 Wianno Avenue in Osterville, MA. on Wed. March 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Tues. March 2, 2010 at the Doane, Beal and Ames Funeral Home at 160 West Main Street in Hyannis, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Mr. Birmingham may be made to the Osterville Historical Society 155 West Bay Rd. / P.O. Box 3 Osterville, MA 02655 or Massachusetts Maritime Academy Foundation 101 Academy Drive Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.

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Published by Boston Globe on Mar. 1, 2010.

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Pete&Mary McCusker

March 4, 2010

Dear Betty, I have started this message at least a dozen times. I can't find the words. Mary and I were truely saddened to learn of Johns passing. Our most sincere condolences to you and the family.
We will miss his infectious enthusiasm and optimism.A wonderful gentleman and honestly interested friend.God Bless

MARY JANE BURNS

March 2, 2010

DEAR BETTY, HEARD THE SAD NEWS ALL THE WAY DOWN HERE IN KEY LARGO. I AM SO GLAD I GOT TO SEE JOHN ON THE CAPE LAST SUMMER. I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I'LL NEVER FORGET HIM.FONDLY,MJ

Bob Tromblay

March 1, 2010

Judy and Wes...We are so sorry for your loss...This is a sad time for you both....It is also a time when family and friends will rally to your side...Be thankful that you both have many friends and family that will be there for you...Bob Tromblay and Pat Harrington

March 1, 2010

Betty, Sorry to hear about your loving husband John Q. The Red Sox have lost one of their greatest fans! He was a wonderful friend of mine for years. God Bless you John.
Walter J Sullivan

Rob Trout

March 1, 2010

Judy: I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I recall him as a very accomplished, classy gentleman in every way. Your warm memeories of him will hopefully bring you solace at this difficult time. Pls. extend my very best to your mother and family.

March 1, 2010

Dear Betty,
We are so sad to hear of John's passing. Our sincere condolences to you and the family.
Bob and Katy Sulzman

Skid Schermerhorn

March 1, 2010

Our MMA class of January 1945 is getting smaller and smaller.
My prayers go out to John and his family.

The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home Funeral Service Incorporated

March 1, 2010

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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