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CRAIG IRWIN BARON

1959 - 2019

CRAIG IRWIN BARON obituary, 1959-2019, Cleveland Heights, OH

BORN

1959

DIED

2019

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Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

1985 South Taylor Road

Cleveland, Ohio

CRAIG BARON Obituary

age 60, of University Heights, Ohio died suddenly on November 30, 2019. Craig was born October 21, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved son of Lois and Russell Baron of Cleveland Heights and brother of Hallie Baron of San Francisco, predeceased by brothers Joshua and Stephen Baron. He was wacky, funny and curmudgeonly; an ardent socialist/anarchist; an avid antique gun collector; a lover of all animals, especially cats; a war historian; a lover of mystery novels; a wanna-be Ramones guitarist; an avid gardener and watcher of birds; and a great friend and wonderful brother, son, nephew and cousin. He will be sorely missed and the world will be a little quieter, sadder and lonelier without him. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To honor his memory, please consider making a donation to the Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village.

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Published by Cleveland.com from Dec. 4 to Dec. 8, 2019.

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Birgitta Stjernholm Sullivan

December 8, 2019

So sorry to hear about Craig. He was a wonderful addition to our class. CHHS 1978

Hope Brustein

December 7, 2019

Oh this is such sad news..I was craig's Neighbor and I also direct Rescue Village (Geauga Humane Society). Criaig would often sit with me in my backyard in Cleveland Heights. What a wonderful soul and what great talks and very lively political discussions we would have. His spirit was infectious, kind of wild, and always always warm.

Wanda Whitmore

December 5, 2019

Lois and Russell,

So sorry to hear of the passing of your son. May all the wonderful memories be of comfort to you during this time.

Evelyn Gajowski

December 4, 2019

My heart goes out to dear friends, Lois and Russell, at this time of the loss of their son, Craig. I was so very shocked and sorry to learn of his passing. As a fellow animal lover, I wish I had had the opportunity to know him better. We could have gone birding together, among other things.

Diane Lambert

December 4, 2019

Craig was a beautiful soul! May his life here on earth be celebrated and may he be remembered for his kindness.

Karen and Craig Schlesinger (new Eichler)

December 3, 2019

May find memories bring some warmth in the days ahead...

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