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Richard Baiter Obituary
AGE: 26 • Basking Ridge
Richard Justin Baiter III (Rick), 26, of Basking Ridge, NJ passed away on Saturday December 24, 2011 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Born in Livingston, NJ, Rick was a life long resident of Basking Ridge. He was a Ridge High School Graduate, class of 2004, and went on to attend the Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC. Rick was and avid golfer, skier, snow boarder, and N.Y. Giants Fan. He was a member of Fox Hollow Golf Club, Readington Township, and a member of St. James Church, Basking Ridge.
He is survived by his Parents R. Justin, and Mary Elizabeth (Callahan) Baiter, a sister and brother in law Alison and Joseph J. Grzes, a nephew Mason Grzes, his girlfriend Stacey Sanjurjo and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.
A liturgy of Christian burial will be held on Thursday December 29, 2011 at 10 am at the Church of St. James, 184 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, followed by interment at Holy Rood Cemetery, Morristown, NJ. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday December 28, 2011, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home 101 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ricks name to the St, Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Foundation for Morristown Medical Center 475 South Street Morristown, NJ 07960 care of Goryeb Children's Care Center. For more information please contact the Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home at 908-766-0250 or to light an online condolence candle visit our website www.gcfuneral home.com.
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Dick Keelty
May 27, 2025
Miss you Rick! Miss playing golf with you. Hope you´re able to do that in Heaven!0
Robyn Keelty
May 26, 2025
Rick,
Happy 40th Birthday!!!! We miss you everyday!!! We hope you are dancing in Heaven!! Forever in our hearts!!!!! Love, Aunt Robyn and Uncke Dick
Robyn Keelty
December 21, 2024
Rick, another Christmas without you! We were just talking about how you loved Christmas and getting a new golf club! You will be in my prayers as always! I love you and I miss you terribly!!!! Love, Aunt Robyn
Dick Keelty
May 27, 2024
Miss you,Rick! Hope you´re looking down and watching over us.
Robyn Keelty
May 26, 2024
Happy Birthday Ricky! Thinking of you always!!!!. Love, Aunt Robyn
Dick Keelty
December 21, 2023
Ricky, thinking about you and missing you!! Merry Christmas!! Love, Uncle Dick 12/2023
Robyn Keelty
December 21, 2023
Merry Christmas to my favorite guy! Miss you always!!!! Love, Aunt Robyn 12/2023
Robyn Keelty
November 23, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving Ricky! I think about you everyday! Love always Aunt Robyn
Robyn Keelty
May 25, 2023
Happy Birthday Rick! Miss you!!!
Love you, Aunt Robyn
May 26, 2023
Robyn Keelty
December 24, 2022
Merry Christmas Ricky! I think about you everyday! But today is especially sad for me and everyone in our family! Love you and miss you!!!!Aunt Robyn
Aunt Robyn
May 26, 2022
Happy Birthday Rick!!!! I think about you everyday!!! Miss you!!!! Love, Aunt Robyn
Robyn Keelty
December 21, 2021
Merry Christmas Rick! We miss you!!
Love you always!!!! Aunt Robyn
Dick Keelty
December 21, 2020
Rick, you still live in my heart. Uncle Dick
Robyn Keelty
December 21, 2020
Rick, miss you every day! You will be forever in my heart! Love you always!!
Missing you this Christmas. Aunt Robyn❤
Robyn Keelty
December 21, 2019
Ricky, Merry Christmas! Love you and miss you everyday!!! ❤♀Love, Aunt Robyn
Robyn Keelty
November 22, 2018
Ricky, thinking of you today buddy!! Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Aunt Robyn
Robyn Keelty
May 26, 2018
Ricky,
Happy 33rd birthday today!
R.I.P.
In our hearts forever!!!❤
Love you always, Aunt Robyn and Uncle Dick
Robyn Keelty
December 24, 2017
Ricky,
Another Christmas without you here. You will be forever in my heart! Until we meet again!! Love you always!!! Aunt Robyn
Robyn Keelty
May 26, 2017
Happy Birthday Ricky!
Miss you terribly!!! Hope you are celebrating
In Heaven!!
Love you always!!! Aunt Robyn and Uncle Dick
May 26, 2017
Robyn Keelty
December 24, 2016
Merry Christmas Rick!!! We miss you terribly!!!
In our thoughts and prayers today and always!!!
Love, Aunt Robyn❤❤❤
Robyn Keelty
November 22, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving! We miss you and will love you always! Not a day goes by that we don't think of you!
September 4, 2015
Rick I love you and miss you every day. I wish that you could be with us to see your nephew Mason grow. He reminds me of you in many ways and I know you two would have been best buds! Love Momma
July 1, 2015
Happy 4th Ricky. We miss you!
Robyn Keelty
May 26, 2015
Happy 30th Birthday Ricky!!!
Robyn Keelty
May 24, 2015
Happy 30th Birthday. We wish you were here to celebrate! You will always be in our hearts and prayers. God Bless you!!! Love, Aunt Robyn - May 26, 2015
Robyn Keelty
December 30, 2014
Rick, Merry Christmas! We think about you everyday!! We miss you at your favorite time of year, Christmas! Love, Aunt Robyn
Mark McAvoy
December 29, 2011
I was sadden by the passing of Rick . He was great kid from the first timeI met him at Fox Hollow. My deepest condolences to the Baiter family.
Mark McAvoy General Manager Fox Hollow Golf Club
December 29, 2011
We were so saddened to learn of the passing of your son Rick. Our deepest sincere sympathy to the entire Baiter family
Dan & Kathy Pallotta, Morris Twp.
December 27, 2011
Rick fought a valiant fight and will always be fondly remembered by us. Our deepest sympathies to the Baiter Family on this tragic loss.
The Murphy Family
December 27, 2011
Ricky, you were the greatest and it was always our pleasure to spend time with you through the years. So many grand memories and good
Times. We weren't just friends , we were family. Your mom raised such
A wonderful guy, now you'll be taking care of Albert and pat. God bless you and I love you! Moe
December 27, 2011
Our hearts go out to the Baiter family. Rick was a dynamic young man who fought the hard battle. We will remember him smiling...our deepest sympathies on your loss..Rich, Elaine, Kristin and Ally Waller.
Robyn Keelty
December 27, 2011
Rick,
You will be forever in my heart. Love you always, Aunt Robyn
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