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EUGENE BAIDAS Obituary

EUGENE R. BAIDAS, 81, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Fort Wayne. Born in Simpson, Pa., he was a son of the late Peter and Frances Baidas. Eugene proudly served as a Pennsylvania State Police Officer for over 30 years and also as the Director of the Lackawanna County Municipal Police Officers Academy. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Baidas of New Haven, Ind., and formerly of Carbondale, Pa.; daughters, Chris (Reuben) Butler of Fort Wayne and Carol (Dave Cross) Baidas of San Dimas, Calif.; two granddaughters, Miranda Colombo of Olyphant, Pa., and Torri Colombo of San Dimas, Calif.; and great-granddaughter, Catherine Margene. Eugene was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Calling is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at FairHaven Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Pennsylvania State Police Museum in memory of Trooper Eugene R. Baidas Badge #376, 187 E. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.fairhavenfortwayne.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jun. 2, 2020.

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Ralph Legge

June 10, 2020

Dear Chris, Carol and Marge
So sorry for your loss.
Gene was a Giant among men in so many ways. My prayers go out for you and your family.

Linda R Mark

June 8, 2020

ery distinguished Pa State Trooper wouldhelp you at any time. He knew my mom and dad Bud and Catherine Pierce of Carbondale,Pa. RIP Linda (Pierce) Mark

Arthur Stanton

June 3, 2020

A good man and Policeman. I had Gene as an instructor at the Act 120 program many years ago. Job well done sir.

June 3, 2020

I'm So Sorry for your loss.

Randy Novobilski

June 3, 2020

I am sorry to learn of your loss.

Joe Dolowy

June 2, 2020

Our prayers are with you and your family.
From The Dolowy Family

Greater Glory Basket

Ana Dolowy

Sent Flowers

Lisa Bauer

June 2, 2020

Gene was my instructor at the Police Academy in 1988, and a friend for many years. He was a great man and will be deeply missed. Carol and family I am so very sorry for your loss.

Jim Messina

June 2, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bernie Klusman

June 2, 2020

RIP trooper,
Eugene was one of my instructors at Lackawanna police academy, class of 1989, he was a great man

marian Mroczka

June 2, 2020

Dear Marjorie:

Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your
beloved husband, Gene.

May his soul rest in peace in his heavenly home.

"God" bless you all at this most sorrowful time.

Ret. Chief of Police, Michael L. Mroczka, &
wife, Marian T. Mroczka,
Mayfield, Pa.

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