Edward P. Birmingham Sr., age 75, loving husband for 49 years of Margaret, nee Coyne; devoted father of Edward P. Jr. (Mary Beth), John (Dr. Audrey Bromberger), Michael (Nancy), Mary Ellen, Patricia, Maureen (Dan) Gunnell, and the late Kathleen; proud grandfather of Edward III, Kathleen, Danny, Sean, Clare, Ryan, Patrick, Michael, Mary Margaret, and Conor; dear brother of Thomas (Selena) and John (Dolores) Birmingham; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. American Merchant Marine Veteran of WWII and Veteran of U.S. Army 11th Airborne 187th Glider Infantry Regiment. Longtime member of A.M.M. Midwest Chapter. 55-year member of Plumbers Union Local #130. Alumnus of St. Rita High School Class of 1944. Funeral Thursday, 8:45 a.m. from Egan Funeral Home, 3700 W. 63rd St., to St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society appreciated. Info: 773-582-2000.
