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James Baker Obituary
James J. Baker Jr. of Walton, NY formerly of Pearl River, NY died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. He was 82.
Jim was the owner manager of Jim's Sunoco in Nanuet, NY from 1956 to 1983 before moving to Ft. Pierce, FL working and retiring from St. Lucie Co. School bus garage, finally retiring in 1997 and moving to Walton, NY in 2001.
Jim was born August 19, 1931 in Fort Montgomery, NY to James J. and Elizabeth Baker.
He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.Jim lived in Pearl River for 33 years and in Walton, NY for the past 13 years.
Locally, he was a member of the Pearl River Hook and Ladder Company # 1 for 51 years and an ex-Captain. He was a commissioner for Trout Creek Fire and EMS and an 11 year member.
He is survived by his children, Donald and Virginia Arterburn of Pearl River, Mary and Chris Schaible of No. Ft. Myers, FL. Dwain and Ellen Arterburn of Summerdale, AL, Diane Keller of Palm Bay, FL, Kelly and Douglas Kennedy of Pearl River, Debra and Richard Glielmi of Pearl River; brother, Michael Baker and sister-in-law Helene of Lake George, NY; brother-in-law, Don Decker of Fort Pierce, FL and fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife, Virginia Baker (2011), former wife, Mary Baker (2009), sister, Elizabeth Baker Decker and brother, Mickey Baker.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00am Friday at St. Margaret's R. C. Church, Pearl River. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Nyack, NY. Visiting is Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Inc. A firematic service will be held at 8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers memorials donations may be sent to www.fisherhouse.org or Trout Creek Fire and EMS, Trout Creek, NY.
Wyman-Fisher
Funeral Home Inc.
100 Franklin Ave.
Pearl River, NY 10965
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Memories and Condolences
for James Baker
We are saddened to hear of the passing of such a wonderful family member...our visit in Oct 2012 in Ft Montgomery! Priceless!
Sharon Lane
March 2, 2014
February 20, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great man and will be sadly missed. With Sincere Sympathy
Carol and Howie Trout Creek, NY
Ann-Marie Long(SILEY)
February 20, 2014
Jimmy will be missed by our family. For me, he was my first boyfriend! when I was 5 he began picking me up (on his shoulders)at my mom's shop (Maria's) and taking me for an ice cream soda...just us. When I went to college he gave me a different sort of lift-- he'd fly his plane to PA to give me a lift home. AND seeing him through the years, always gave me a lift. With warmest memories to add to everyone' else's, I send my prayers of comfort to his family. thank you GOD, for Jimmy.
Joanne and David Bagley
February 19, 2014
So sad to hear of Jim's passing.
He was a great friend and neighbor.
Miss you already.
Condolences to his family.
Hank Henninger
February 18, 2014
My condolences to the family. I remember visiting Jim at the Sunoco and seeing him at the firehouse. He will be missed.
Sam and Carol Sybesma
February 18, 2014
Remembering good times with Jim and his help with the PR Cadets. Sympathy extended to his family.
Connie Palmer
February 18, 2014
Sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He gave Lynn, my husband & I a great experience of flying over the Hudson River, & parts, it was a fabulous ride.
GERALD RICKARD
February 18, 2014
So very sad to hear of Jim passing. Many, many great memories from the old Sunoco gas station. May he rest in peace. Condolences and sympathy to his family.
Dick and Martha Sanford
February 18, 2014
Sympathy to the Family
February 18, 2014
My deepest sympathy is extended to the Baker family. Jim was courageous, self sacrificing and dedicated to his family and had a great concern for humanity. He will be missed. May your family find comfort in these words at Psalm 23.
Jim & Nancy
February 18, 2014
Rest in peace Jim you will be missed by all of us and our prayers go out to your family
Seth Armstrong
February 18, 2014
Rest in Peace Jim, May our Lord grant your family peace during this difficult time. "Rest easy, we got it from here"
Nancy Moriarty
February 18, 2014
So sadden to hear of the passing of Jim. What wonderful memories I have of him, such a sweet man. Gentle smile.. Rest in Peace... my deepest condolences.
Georgiana Merwin
February 17, 2014
Sympathy to his family and friends.
Luther & Debra Higley
February 17, 2014
R.I.P. Jim You will be greaty missed as a Friend and a Fireman, E.M.S. and Commissioner..
Dominick & Jeanette Siniscalchi
February 17, 2014
Rest in peace friend. Our condolences to the family.
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