Lois Mae Birkel's Obituary
Lois Mae Birkel passed away peacefully in her home on December 3, 2020 at the age of 88. She grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the fourth of five children of Howard and May Lamoreaux. Lois lived in Brentwood, NY most of her life where she raised two children with her husband Harold Birkel (deceased 1999) and worked in the Brentwood school system as a teacher's aide and secretary before retiring to Florida. She enjoyed golfing, reading and traveling, especially to visit her grandchildren, and later in life attended college to pursue a degree in social work. Lois leaves behind her two children, Lynn Catalano and Jeff Birkel along with their spouses, four grandchildren, and her sister Bernice Nolan. The family appreciates the exceptional care Lois received from her devoted caregivers, Lena, Monique and MaryAnn. Per Lois's wishes there will be no services.
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