Paul Lindau

Paul E. Lindau 81, of South New Berlin, New York passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Monday, July 4, 2022.

He was born on April 24, 1941 in the Bronx, NY to the late Paul and Emma (Wenthe) Lindau. At the age of six his family moved to Margaretville and then to Andes, NY. He was a 1959 graduate of Andes High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corp and served from February 1960 until February 1964. He was a sea going Marine with the Mediterranean and North Atlantic Cruises on the USS Forrestal, CVA-59. He served during the Cuban Missle Crisis, (on an LST), then went to Camp Lejune with the 10th Marines and another Mediterranean Cruise on the USS Wahkiakum County LST 1162. He concluded his active duty with the Marines in Quantico, VA, in an H&S Co., to help Officer candidates become USMC Officers. In 1976, he returned to the military joining the U.S. Army Reserves in Civil Engineers/Electrical Shops where he served there for 2 years. In 1985, he joined the NY State Air National Guard where he retired with the rank of MSGT and Superintendent of Electric Shop, Stewart AFB in 2001.

After his first Military detachment he worked for Consolidated Edison Co. of New York City as an Electrician and Senior Sub-Station Operator retiring in 2002. He has also been a part time school bus driver for several school districts in Orange County, NY and a casual P&D Driver for Roadway Express for 28 years.

On January 31, 1981, Paul married his wife Pat (Drennan) Lindau in Hempstead, NY. They lived in Chester, NY for 20 years before retiring to South New Berlin, NY. where they attend St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Paul is survived by his wife of 41 years Pat and his children; Paul and daughter-in-law Suzanne Lindau of Middletown NY; Robert Lindau and Raquel of Houston, TX.; Joe Norton of Brooklyn, NY; Carolyn Norton of Lackawana, NY; Emma Lindau of Norwich, NY and his sister Marguerete Griffin of Ocala, FL. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jonathan, William, Michael, Dakota, Kaitlyn, Deanna, Justin, Juliana, Arryanna, Dominic and step grandsons Michael and Kristian;and his many nieces and nephews.

Paul was predeceased by his parents and sisters Bertha, Helen, Mildred and his daughter Susan Norton.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, July 12, from 2 to 4pm at Dakin Funeral Home LP, 17 North Main St., New Berlin, NY 13411.

Paul's funeral will follow on Wednesday, July 13 at 11:00 am in St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, N. Main Street, South New Berlin, NY.