John Bailey Obituary

Name: Memorial Gathering for John Bailey
Start: 2020-12-11T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-12-11T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Schimunek Funeral Home

John F. Bailey, Sr. passed away Friday, December 4th. He was 84 years old. He was the devoted husband of the late Marion L. Bailey (nee Fries); loving father of John F. Bailey, Jr., Carol Anne Celozzi and her husband Dominic, and the late Stephen M. Bailey and Thomas C. Bailey; proud grandfather of Kaitlyn, Lorianne, Rachel, Kristina and husband Josh, Andrew, Anthony, John-Paolo and Rosa; and dear brother of Mary Edith Hines and the late Katherine Swearingen. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and other loving family and friends. He worked in personnel for Baltimore County Public Schools for over 20 years and is also remembered as a committed teacher and coach; wonderful neighbor; prayer warrior; and faithful member of St. Joseph's Fullerton Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to The Muscular Dystrophy Association at MDA.org.

Family and friends are invited to gather at the Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair RD, Nottingham, MD 21236, on Friday, December 11, 2020, from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm, wake service held at 8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 10:00am, at the St. Joseph Church of Fullerton, 8420 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236. Interment services will follow at St. Joseph Church Cemetery. Condolences may be left for the family at www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Dec. 9, 2020.

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Jim and Rosemary Ward

December 11, 2020

Jim and I knew John from 4:30 mass. Jim and John, also, counted money together. They were ushers too. John came to our house several times. The day he passed he probably had in his mail box a personalized written Christmas card from us .He was a good man and friend. Rest in peacs.
Jim and Rosemary Ward

Joan Gay

December 11, 2020

John helped my husband Paul through a tough time in his life, and had a tremendous impact on our family ever since we were introduced through Steve at the house in 2004. I so enjoyed his sense of humor, his sincere interest and concern for us, and his welcoming smile. I had several opportunities to have some great "interviews" with him about his growing up years and his career, and even about advice in the success of his marriage. He attributed all his success to his wife, Marian, who he said was the one who got him to see the importance of being organized , among other praises of her. He was so proud of his family, and I always heard him talk of Carol Anne with a gleam in his eyes like she was 'daddy's little girl' that she would always be to him. Even though it is a temporary separation, it still hurts, and I extend my love and condolences to you all and pray for God to comfort you and help you through this time. As my husband Paul said "He (John) solved the great mystery"!

Sue Tustin

December 10, 2020

John Bailey interviewed and hired so many of us college seniors as aspiring teachers in 1972----I was one of the lucky ones to call Catonsville High School my home along with many life-long friends who still share that nervous chat memory with him. Everlasting thanks for placing all of us in the same school----he truly understood a good mix of newbies ! Eighteen first-year teachers in total that September!

Susan (Hughes) Lamb

December 9, 2020

I met John, aka Mr. Bailey or Mr. B, when he and his wife Marion moved two doors down from us in Loch Raven Village and I was about 8 years old. Our families remained very close over the years, even after they moved to Perry Hall. He was a true source of strength for me especially when my dad, Jake Hughes, was dying; and he was one of the pallbearers at the graveside service. I also have fond memories of him visiting me when he stopped in at the School of the Cathedral in his capacity as mentor for Loyola University students working as student teachers. He was nearly always smiling, even in the face of losing his wife and two of his sons far too soon...his faith in the Lord was his guidepost and he bore witness to that faith with everyone he encountered. Rest in peace, Mr. B!!

Sandra L Bennett

December 8, 2020

I knew John for approximately 3 or 4 years through the Seven Oaks St Center. He was a dear man who was also very sociable and enjoyed our small group from the gym with early dinners out at various local restaurants once a month or so. The last time I remember seeing John was in November of 2019 before I was planning to move to NC. Due to this pandemic, I'm sure everyone missed those shared times together.
I thought about him being isolated in his new apartment home in Oak Crest and again just days before his passing.
I think about John joining his wife and sons that preceded him in death. His Christian faith was obvious without offending anyone. May his soul be resting in the arms of his Savior. Sandy Bennett

Pat Scally

December 8, 2020

RIP John
You always inspired me with your strong faith! You will be missed at St. Joseph's church.
Pat and Mike Scally

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