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Richard A. Baker

  • January 27, 1933 - July 30, 2011
  • Belvidere, New Jersey
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“He is with the Lord ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: John & Susan Bayliss - Easton, MD

“Dear Lori & Mike, We were so sorry to hear of Dad's passiing and our thoughts are with you during this difficult tine. With our sincere...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Marc Dubin - Scarsdale, NY

“Dear Steve, and family. We are very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I hope your dad is at peace. I wish you and your family that same peace. ...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: John Olechnowicz - Kearny, NJ

“Lori and Mike, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My sincerest condolences, Dianne ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Dianne Sullivan - Staten Island, NY

“Lori and Mike, My deepest condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you. ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Mohammed - Briarwood, NY

“Lori and Mike, Words can't express how sorry I am about your loss. May you and the girls find the strength that you need. Your friends are here...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Andrea - Glen Head, NY

“Captain Baker was a great man and an outstanding fire officer. I would like to offer my condolences to his family.When I first came on the job I...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Chief Robert Manganelli - Orange, NJ

“Bev & Family: Our sincere sympathy. Lots of good memories on Longacre Drive. Maryanne & Mike Ruane ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Ruane - Livingston, NJ

“Mr. Baker was an awesome man. You can see this by the wonderful family he raised. I am so glad I knew him. God Bless you I know you are in heaven ...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Cindy Russo - Hackettstown, NJ

“Richard was the best rescue partner I ever had. We always brought them back alive. brave honest and dependable. Richard I will meet you upstairs. Bev...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Ferdinand & Diana RAIMONDI - NJ

“Richard was the best rescue partner I ever had. We always brought them back alive. brave honest and dependable. Richard I will meet you upstairs. Bev...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Ferdinand & Diana RAIMONDI - NJ

“Richard was the best rescue partner I ever had. We always brought them back alive. brave honest and dependable. Richard I will meet you upstairs. Bev...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Ferdinand & Diana RAIMONDI - NJ

“Richard was the best rescue partner I ever had. We always brought them back alive. brave honest and dependable. Richard I will meet you upstairs. Bev...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Ferdinand & Diana RAIMONDI - NJ

“Bev and family my deepest codolences. Rich and I had memories together on the orange fire department and the tennis courts. May he Rest in Peace! ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Bob Messina - NJ


Richard A. Baker, 78, of the Country View section of White Township, Belvidere, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 30, 2011. Born on January 27, 1933 in Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Harold and Lillian Force Baker. Mr. Baker was retired as the Captain of the Orange Fire Department, Orange, NJ. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Seabees and a member of the F.M.B.A. #500. Mr. Baker was a parishioner of St. Patrick R.C. Church, Belvidere, NJ. Mr. Baker enjoyed his family especially his granddaughters. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Beverly Bayliss Baker; three children, Lori Dwyer and her husband Michael, Steven Baker and his wife Janet, and Richard Allen Baker and his wife Beth; seven granddaughters, Katy, Erin, Alyson, Anna, Denali, Tabitha and Jessica. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Richard Baker. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.