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Joseph Baker Obituary

Joseph L. "Mookie" Baker, 65, retired Brockton firefighter, a lifelong proud resident of Brockton, passed away on April 26, 2021. Joseph was a firefighter who served the city of Brockton faithfully for 34 years until retirement while earning a degree from Massasoit Community College. He was an avid Boston sports fan who loved to golf and played softball. He also played basketball for East Jr. High School. His favorite roles were being "Dad" to his children and being a Papa to his grandchildren. Joseph was the son of the late Raymond W. Baker Sr. and Margaret E. (Johnson) Baker; beloved father of Lindsey Cabrera and her husband Frankie of Virginia, and Derek Baker of Brockton; loving grandfather of Damare and Jordan; cherished brother of Raymond Jr., Richard, and Mark Baker, all of Brockton, and Vivian Baker Blake (Dwayne) of Hampton, VA; and a nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend of many. All are welcome to walk-through calling hours Friday, May 7, from 4-7 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton, his funeral service Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.m. in Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Melrose Cemetery. Visit www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

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Published by The Enterprise on May 2, 2021.

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Ginny (Johnson) Sears

May 9, 2021

Sorry to read that Joe has passed away. Went to school with him from jr high-high school. He was such a kind person. Sending prayers to his family.

james coady

May 7, 2021

Dickie, Sorry for your loss. Mookie was a class act just like your whole family. Your old friend Jim Coady

Mary Ellen Quinn

May 6, 2021

I'm so shocked, I just found out today that Joe died. We lived in the same complex and he was always a very friendly and kind neighbor. I will miss him.

Terry Parham

May 5, 2021

Mookie was a childhood friend and the brother of Dickie Baker, my closest friend during elementary school in Brockton. Always looked up to Mookie as an older brother, as he would share his advice on life and growing up. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace. Condolences to the Baker family.

Terry Parham

May 5, 2021

Mookie was a childhood friend and the brother of Dickie Baker, my closest friend during elementary school in Brockton. Always looked up to Mookie as an older brother, as he would share his advice on life and growing up. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace. Condolences to the Baker family.

Mike Casey

May 4, 2021

Mr. Baker,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for the citizens of Brockton when you served with the Brockton Fire Department. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Sally and Walter Holland

May 4, 2021

Sincere condolences sent to the family at this time of sorrow

bill young

May 3, 2021

I knew Joe through baseball my son Ryan played baseball with Derrick in high school, and legion 35. We both loved to watch our sons play the game we grew up with. He was always a gentlemen. God Bless, sorry for your loss, your memories will help get you through these tough times.

Mark Lennon

May 3, 2021

I would like to send my condolences to Joe's family, and to his brothers Richard and Mark who I knew very well.
Joe was a great guy who loved his Boston sports teams and especially the Boston Celtics.
He has left us much to early, may he rest in peace.
.

Patty Dargie

May 3, 2021

Mookie was a good friend of mine in Jr High and High School. I thought of him often through my life and saw him at a few High School reunions. I will miss him even though I didn’t see him often. He was a wonderful person. RIP Mookie. My condolences to his whole family.

Jimmy Davidson

May 3, 2021

Truly one of the good guys. It was always a pleasure to be in his company.
Rest in peace Joeand may God bless the entire Baker family.

Elaine Thibault

May 2, 2021

My deepest sympathy to the Baker family. Joe was such a good person.
Always had a friendly smile for everyone when we worked at Brockton
Hospital. May you rest in peace Joe. You will be remembered and missed.

STEVE MAC.

May 2, 2021

Joe was a great guy and a great friend - he will be sorely missed. RIP

Marc bessette

May 2, 2021

Joe was a great guy lot off fun Rest In Peace joe god bless

Karen L Bennett

May 2, 2021

To The Baker Family,
This is heartbreaking to hear of the loss of Mookie
We had alot of good times doing fund raisers for
the Brockton Hospital, basketball and baseball tournaments.
He will be sorely missed by many, always the gentleman.
Raised by wonderful parents. Rest now my friend.

Karen Bennett
Co worker

Karen L Bennett

May 2, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Danae Lamarre

May 2, 2021

Joe was such a sweetheart. I’m so sad to hear of his passing. I worked with him at Brockton Hospital for many years and he was so kind to everyone. Prayers for his family.

mark celia

May 2, 2021

To all the Baker boys, and Family we are very sorry for your loss" Heck of a guy" .. Mark Celia and family

Pat & Dianne Consolo

May 2, 2021

Rest in peace Mookie. You will be missed. Prayers and hugs to your family.

Ted Burgess

May 2, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joseph Burkard

May 2, 2021

Baker family, please accept my deepest sympathy. Rest in peace, Mookie.

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