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1964
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2016
Peter Baum Obituary
Crazy Pete, PBO, Uncle Pete,PP…... he was known and loved by so many people. He was certainly unforgettable; even to those who met him only once. Pete was his own person; a tinkerer and creator who liked to ride fast, laugh loud, and color outside the lines. He lived life his way.
Pete worked for Capital City Paving, GMI, and had his own business, Capital Seal Coating. He was a hard worker and gave 100% to every project.
Pete was diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome in 2005. This would have devastated many people, but Pete owned his disease and constantly conquered its hold on him. He found the positive of being a 'Martian' and even when in pain, loved the DART helicopter rides. More than once he was alert enough to ask them to make another loop around, before landing. Always defying the odds, he was determined his illness would not hold him back, nor define him. You couldn't hold Pete down, even when hooked up to an IV and medicated. Pete would love you one day and stop talking to you the next, but was always there when someone needed him. He was self-proclaimed as opinionated, stubborn and couldn't be bothered with 'ignorance,' but he always tried to put himself in other people's shoes.
He had an insatiable appetite for learning new things. He would spend hours researching and discussing his newest interests. He felt he would have been an even bigger force to reckon with if he'd had a formal education.
Peter was happiest with friends, shooting at the range (the clatter of the AK); playing with big equipment; road racing (Manchester Classic); kicking butt and taking away trophies at Loudon International (Grateful Sleds Race Team); he loved live music; comedy (Ron White and Carlos Mencia); Barnstormers Theatre; Conway Trains (esp. the Lafayette Dinner Train); board games; and riding fast in his Corvette with the windows down and his 'flaxen' blond hair blowing in the breeze.
While Peter has boarded his "Mothership", he most certainly has his dog (Lighthouse) by his side, a cigar in one hand and a "fireball" in the other, and is planning his next adventure. He will always have a place in our hearts, never to be forgotten. "Marfans' Come in Piece(s)." He is now at peace.
Live Each Day … https://youtu.be/lrXIQQ8PeRs
Pete was predeceased by his father, Robert Baum. Survivors include his mother, Geneva Baum. Siblings, Wahnita Pelillo, Mark Baum, Christina Frary and her husband, Michael, Geana Baum, and many nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, and beloved friends.
A "Celebration of Life" will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Alan's of Boscawen.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Peter Baum
Laurie (Lewis) Gill
June 12, 2025
To Peters family: I just read Peter's obituary. So young, so sad. But it sounds like he lived a good life doing things he loved. Peter was just a little boy on Redwood Avenue when I first knew him. I used to babysit Peter and his brother and sisters. I think of the family often. Peter was a really cute little boy with his blonde hair. Sweet child. To Jeannie, Wahnita, Mark, and all the kids, God bless Peter and all of you. May time heal your broken hearts.
chucky severance
October 9, 2024
Hey Peter. just stopping in to say hello and to keep your memory alive. Hope all is good up there on Heavenly lane.
Christina
October 12, 2020
Hey little brother, I hope you’re up there enjoying Hangin’ out with Jamie and Logan. My heart still hurts without you here, but when I think of you there, welcoming Jamie and Logan, somehow it’s a little more acceptable.... I love ya and miss you so much❣ Feels like I didn’t have enough time with you.
chucky severance
October 9, 2020
Hey peter. I hope all is well up there in your new home. I hope it’s treating you good.
chucky severance
October 9, 2019
Hey pet I know your up there watching over us all I hope your ridding the hell out of that motorcycle up there
May 27, 2017
Happy 53rd Birthday !!! I miss you everyday. I'm thankful for our time together. Rest in peace my friend.
December 25, 2016
Missing you on this Christmas day. Smiling & yet sad thinking about you. I hope you are looking after those of us left behind. Made your favorite deviled eggs, hard to accept not delivering them to you today. Rest in peace my friend. " just another day"
December 18, 2016
Wishing you were here to make my birthday happy with your awesome humor, smile & crazy antics !!! Today is a sad day without you. I MISS YOU
Brenda Bigelow
November 28, 2016
May everyone find peace and comfort in their own way by the loss of Peter from their lives. Peter may not read this (who knows, he was always doing unbelievable things) but I still felt I needed to write it to and for him.
If Peter was here what he would think or say? Every action his family has taken is in regard to his memory and/or honor. I love and thank his them for including and accepting me as part of their own, we are connected forever by loss... and by love.
Peter, there was never a question of your love, whether we were together or apart.
You said 'nothing could kill you' and I believed you, maybe I simply needed to.
Now what started as a foggy dream has turned into a nightmare upon seeing you at the funeral home. It was only bearable because that shell, your vessel wasn't you. Your essence was already in a better place.
Writing the obituary, facing your apartment without you ... I feel the emptiness will never go away however knowing your emotional and physical pain has finally stopped gives me peace.
When I begged you to stay (back on that fateful day, October 13th, 2005) you said you heard my voice and stayed because of it. You never completely forgave me for having you stay and I know you suffered through the years but selfishly my life would have never been the same without you. It will never be the same again.
You never fully understood just how many people loved you, how many you affected in such a positive way. There is so....much love and yes pain from your absence.
I'll never understand why at times of death people try to lay claim/importance to more of the person's life but that being said that lies on their souls and conscience. Peter always spoke his mind, was always ready for the vultures (near or far); I will always fight for the memory of the real you who I was lucky to know from heart to soul. I still want to protect you as you in turn did me.
We crossed many miles, hurdles and milestones together. We didn't need a piece of paper (f.i.l.agree) to complete who and what we were to each other. No one can ever take away us or our last 20+ years of loving memories... adventures.
Maybe someday I will write that book you always talked about. Kramllah will live on. We were a good, stronger team (and yes way funnier) together.
I will always love you. You will Always be with me in spirit.
November 26, 2016
Today you were laid to rest in your final resting place. It was bittersweet. I miss you, the person I could count on in tough times and talk to about anything without judgement. I look back and see that I needed you equally. Rest in peace I love and miss you terribly.
Melanie
November 15, 2016
We were trusted & best of friends til the early end. We were family . We could count on each other, be honest with each other & agree to disagree when necessary. I will miss your smile,laugh, crazy uncensored sense of humor & guidance. You were a genuinely unique individual. Thank you for hugging me on your last day ,I will cherish that memory always. May your spirit run wild like you did in your younger days!! Good bye Peter Baum Xoxo
Christina Baum Frary
November 14, 2016
Pete, my brother....
My heart still aches in sadness and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you...no one will ever know.
Your death left heartache, no one can heal.
I cherish every memory of you and think of them often. We had a lot of crazy adventures; gut-busting laughs; and great conversations. I'm thankful for that, but I wish I had more time with you...
I miss you, my "little" brother.
November 14, 2016
Rest in peace my friend. It seems like a dream that you have finally gone from this world. Life will be different without you but you're in a better place. No more worries,no more pain and no more cold winters . You are loved & will be missed.
Geana Baum
October 31, 2016
You gave no one a last farewell,
nor ever said goodbye.
you were gone before we knew it
and only God knows why.
A million times we will miss you,
a million times we will cry.
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a place,
no one else can fill.
It broke our hearts to lose you
but you didn't go alone,
for part of us went with you
the day the mother ship took you home.
We will meet again someday
I know in a better place.
I thank you Pete for being my brother,
While you were here on earth.
October 31, 2016
Peter was such an amazing person. He always came to our office with a smile and a joke for our staff. We at Alliance Asset Management want to extend our condolences to Peter and his family.
Paul Nolin
October 28, 2016
May you rest in peace my friend...Paul
Chuck Severance
October 25, 2016
Rest is piece my friend. We'll take a ride once again when my time comes
Martha Tillotson-Schofield
October 21, 2016
Rest easy Pete. I hope you and Lighthouse are together again.
Art Bourbeau
October 21, 2016
Sorry to hear about Pete, He worked for me in his younger days driving truck." He was the best"
janet parkinson
October 21, 2016
sorry for your lost
October 20, 2016
Melanie and Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. You both were so good for him and to him. May your memories overcome the grief. RIP Peter.
October 20, 2016
Mel, you have lost your best friend to the heavens above. He is very thankful for everything that you did for him to his last days. You stuck by him like no other. Peace be with you.
Heidi Lommen (York)
October 18, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss. Pete was like a brother to me and I will miss his unique presence in my life.
Heidi
October 18, 2016
Life certainly won't be the same without Pete...
Janice Carleton
October 17, 2016
RIP
Paulynn Allen
October 17, 2016
Mark I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother., may your family find peace and always remember the good time and may your brother rest in peace
Phillip Desmond
October 17, 2016
There's a lot of people this world can do without, but Peter wasn't one of them...you will be missed.
Karen Clement
October 17, 2016
Mark, sorry to hear about your loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 16, 2016
Rest in peace
October 16, 2016
Rest in peace
Bobi Bigelow
October 16, 2016
I could not have been more sorry to hear about Pete's passing. Pete was a part of our family for a long time. Please accept my condolences.
Connie LaRosa
October 15, 2016
Peter, you will always be loved and I will think of you and cherish the memories I have of you always.
October 15, 2016
Sorry for your loss Geana. May peace come to your family soon.
Paul Mitchell
October 15, 2016
Ride on peter ,lots of good times watching you drag your Knees on the off ramp and even your butt a few times but alway got up laughing .godspeed
Kristina Bailey Allen
October 15, 2016
I would say Rest in peace my friend but I know you have absolutely no intention of doing that! You will be missed on this earth and your memories will survive. Thank you for blessing me with your friendship. Godspeed.
Irma Mercado
October 15, 2016
Rest in peace Peter
Doris Dwight
October 15, 2016
Christina, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. May your memories of him keep you strong during this tough time.
Sherry Guimond
October 15, 2016
Rest in peace Peter, you were one of a kind!
Ann LaRosa-Willey
October 15, 2016
We will all miss Pete,he was one of a kind. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Corrine cassavaugh
October 15, 2016
R.I.P. my friend
Sharon French
October 14, 2016
R.I.P Peter, let your light shine down on us all
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