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Leslie Birkmaier Obituary

BIRKMAIER Leslie E. Birkmaier, age 78 of Trumbull passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lynette Griswold Birkmaier. Born in Fairfield, Mr. Birkmaier was planetarium director for over 35 years at the Museum of Art, Science and Industry in Bridgeport. He very much enjoyed teaching children about the stars. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving stateside during the Korean War. In addition to his wife Lynette he is survived by his loving son Gary Birkmaier and his wife Lisa, grandson Karl Birkmaier, all of Newtown. He was predeceased by his brother, Artemas Theodore Birkmaier Jr. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 20, 2011 at a time to be announced in Long Hill United Methodist Church, 6358 Main Street, Trumbull. Interment will be private. Friends may call Thursday 5 to 7pm in the Redgate Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org , 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford CT, 06497. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on May 18, 2011.

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Jane Hollis

May 20, 2011

Dear Lynette, I want to express my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I knew Les very well. My office at the museum was near the planetarium, and I had many interesting conversations with him over the years. His deep love for you was very apparent. I am sorry I didn't learn about his passing in time to attend the wake and Memorial Service. I will always remember Les. My prayers are with you.

May 20, 2011

I worked with Les at the Discovery Museum. I just found out today about his passing and want to offer my heartfelt condolences. He was a good man and taught me a lot about the night sky.
Johnette LaConte

American Heart Association

May 20, 2011

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

May 19, 2011

Hi Lyn,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will be thinking about you at this difficult time.
Fondly,
Jyl and Paul King

Andy and Nan Salamon

May 19, 2011

Dear Gary and Family,
Nan and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad passing away. Hang in there and if there is something you need that we can provide, please call. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

May God bless you all, in this time of sorrow.

Love--Andy and Nan

Glenn Stevens

May 18, 2011

Gary and Family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I have many memories of his knowledge of cars, the match box car collection and our field trips to the planetarium. My how the years have flown bye....the times we had in our old neighborhood playing Wiffle ball in your back yard. Touch football the length of Beers Street. Your English Racer!!It is hard to believe so many years have passed. Please give my sympathy to all of your family. Glenn Stevens

Michael Lazaroff

May 18, 2011

Dear Lyn, I am so sorry for your loss. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you. - Michael Lazaroff, Staples High School

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