Richard C Birdsell of Stamford, CT, a former Greenwich resident passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, May 14. He was 85.
Born May 20, 1935 he was a son of the late Clifford F. and Alexina Cockburn Birdsell.
Mr. Birdsell worked for the AVCO Corporation as the AVCO Corporate Headquarters Care Taker and Grounds Keeper until his retirement.
After retiring he enjoyed fishing, gardening, trips to the casino and sharing his extensive horticulture knowledge with all who asked.
He is survived by his wife Sandra D. Birdsell, five children, Daughters Wendie S. Birdsell, Michele R. Coscia, Stephanie A. Rogers. Sons Roy S. Birdsell, and Christopher P. Rogers. Seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Two sisters Nancy Schofield, and Jean Salvatore. And one brother, William Birdsell.
He was predeceased by his first Wife Alyce Birdsell, a son Richard C. Birdsell and a granddaughter Cassandra Elizabeth Coscia.
Friends are invited to calling hours Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 11 a.m.-12 a.m. at Leo. P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06905. Interment to immediately follow at Middle Patent Rural Cemetery, Banksville, NY.
