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John P. Birger, Navy veteran

July 26, 2020

Mr. John P. Birger, 71, of Georgetown passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at home in the care of his devoted wife and Delaware Hospice. 

John was born in Frankfurt, Germany April 24, 1949.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran well as a Navy Reserves member who spent a total of 26 years serving our country.  He worked for Zonko Builders and later worked in security for 11 years before retiring. John can be described as outspoken and always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of seven years, Pamela Birger of Georgetown; one sister, Michelene Birger; and two very special friends who were like family, Sky and Eileen Brady.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Tunnell Cancer Center, 18947 John J. Williams Hwy. #101, Rehoboth Beach, DE  19971,  or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE  19963.

Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Letters of condolence may be emailed via

www.watsonfh.com

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