Obituary of Edward A. Baron

Mr. Edward A. “Papa  Bear” Baron, 70, of  Hagaman, New York was welcomed into the arms of the Lord, July 15, 2019 following a brief battle with cancer.  Born on March 5, 1949 he was the son of Lorraine Wolford Baron and the late Edward Baron.

A lifelong area resident, Ed was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School in Schenectady.  Following graduation, Ed joined the workforce and attended the Modern Welding School.  He worked in various capacities throughout hislife time mastering his trade, helping build tugboats at Matton Shipyard, and the Corning Tower at the Empire State Plaza.  The majority of his career was spent “Down GE” where he was a Shop Steward, and Inspector and Leader until his recent retirement.

Ed loved life and all that it had to offer.  He had an incredible sense of humor and loved to play guitar.  He loved the Lord and used his talents playing in the worship band at church.  He took great pride in his home, loved to tinker and be in nature.  Ed enjoyed time on his Harley and being close to his friends.  His greatest joy and love was his family, especially his grandchildren.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Ed was predeceased by his stepson, Thomas Tarka.  He is survived by his mother, Lorraine Collins (husband John); his beloved wife, Janet of 36 years, and their two children, Josh E. Baron (wife Vanessa), and Robbie S. Baron; his former wife, Bernadette DeMis, and their two children, Shauna Baron and Stephanie Siciliano (husband TJ); four beloved grandchildren, Natalie, Abigail, Maris and Ira; his sister, Brenda Kuzmiak (husband Rich); two nieces, Krystle Erikson and Kelsey Garceau; his best friend and canine rescue, Walter; his hilarious chickens, and a host of other close friends and relatives.

A Service of Remembrance will take place on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 7p.m. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam.  Calling hours will be held prior to the service beginning at 4p.m.  All are invited to attend.  Please visit the online memorial at www.brbsfuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, 139 South Lake Avenue, Albany, New York, 12208 or the James A. Brennan Memorial Humane Society, 437 Nine Mile Tree Road, Gloversville, New York, 12078.