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Donald Birkmayer Obituary

Birkmayer, Donald T. TROY Donald T. Birkmayer, 95, died November 5, 2020, in Ithaca with his daughters by his side. Born in Troy he was the son of the late Louis and Helen Birkmayer. Don served in the United States Army from 1944-1946, fighting in the Philippines during World War II. He graduated from RPI in 1949 in management engineering. He then went on to work for the N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation until his retirement. Don enjoyed college hockey and was the announcer for RPI hockey for many years as well as editor of the Intercollegiate Hockey Newsletter. Don is survived by his children, Carolyn S. Cox Hughes (John), Nancy J. Kane (Kevin), Richard A. Birkmayer. Don was predeceased by their mother, Virginia Birkmayer. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Don was predeceased by his brother, Richard Birkmayer; and his second wife, Madonna Stahl. Due to COVID-19, services will be planned at a later date. Memorial contributions in Don's name can be donated to the American Diabetes Association, 5 Pine West Plaza Suite 505, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a special message for the family online please visit NewComerAlbany.com



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Published by Albany Times Union on Jan. 17, 2021.

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Jim Murphy

January 21, 2021

To Don´s Family - I´m sad to learn of Don´s passing. Don and I worked together for years in the DOT Materials Bureau - we were also friends.
At work, Don was a key member - I could always count on him.
We also shared a hockey interest - Don´s contributions to college hockey so significant - he was a big help to me at RPI.
We communicated last year and reminisced - good memories.
May he Rest In Peace.
- Jim Murphy

Richard Romeo

January 17, 2021

A very long career,and an equally long retirement. I was glad to have known you, Don.

Ken Clements

January 17, 2021

I had the pleasure of working for Don at the Materials Bureau in DoT. Years after Don retired, I had the privilege of holding his position. I often considered " What would Don do" when confronting difficult issues.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

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