Rev. Edward A. Bader

I was his student in the 70s at aquinas in Rochester. A wonderful man and priest.

Fr. Bader was entirely too fond of really terrible puns, so he indulged in them often for the pleasure of seeing me wince. We loaned each other books, mutually deplored overdone beef, agreed that dark chocolate is superior to lesser chocolates, drank his famous "Trinity" (equal parts gin and dry and sweet vermouths) together, and had many drawn-out discussions about 1) archaeology (especially Egyptology), 2) the good and bad of Sherlock Holmes stories, 3) the many failings of humanity, 4)...

Fr. Bader loved this university and did so much for everybody associated with it, the magnificently researched in and exra muros. exhibits, the tours he conducted. He will be missed.

Each time I sit to talk with a student on one of the benches around the mall, I think of their builder, Fr. Bader. Now I shall add a little prayer for the man who always had a cheerful smile and word of greeting. May he rest in peace!

Our prayers for the soul of FR. Ed Bader. And a special thank you for his artistic contributions to UST and for the many new friends he made for the University. Norma and Joe McFadden

Father Bader is now at peace.

We will all miss his presence and his role as our UST archaeologist.

God bless his soul and God bless all of our Basilian Fathers.

Over the years I have very much enjoyed and respected Father Bader's cheery friendship and his appreciation for art. We will miss him.

Ed Bader was my friend and favorite enemy as we sparred over the usage of Jones Hall every year for a quarter century. Father, I will miss your fighting spirit. The good souls of heaven are in for a real treat! God bless you.