Name: Calling hours for Michael P. Baker
Start: 2022-01-23T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-01-23T19:45:00.000Z
Location: Glenville Funeral Home - Glenville

Michael P Baker, 65, entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 16, 2022, after having been stricken at Gore Mountain on Friday, January 14, 2022, in an effort to honor and fulfill his organ and tissue donation request. Mike ('Bakes') was born on December 16, 1956, in Troy, NY to the late George R. and Wanda J. (Zuzick) Baker. He graduated from BH-BL High School (1975) and went on to earn his AAS from HVCC in Electrical Engineering. Employed for 35 years, Mike retired as a Specialist at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna NY. An avid outdoorsman, Mike enjoyed mountain activities, such as camping, hiking, canoeing, skiing, volleyball and nature photography. After his KAPL retirement, he worked at Whiteface Mountain Ski Patrol, was an Ambassador at Stowe Mountain and was a groundskeeper at the Edison Club in Rexford. He was an active member of the Out of Control Ski Club, where he made many lifelong friends. He also enjoyed listening to music, including his favorite band, the Grateful Dead. Michael is survived by his siblings, Thomas (Deborah) Baker, Richard Baker, David (Maryann) Baker, Daniel (Julie) Baker and Susanne (Thomas) Clark; his cherished nieces and nephews, Eric (Kristen) Baker, Mark Baker, Jessica Baker, Rachael (DJ) Clark and Brandon Clark; his two great-nieces, Georgia and Savannah Centofanti; Aunts, Uncles and many, many lifelong friends. Calling hours will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the Glenville Funeral Home located at 9 Glenridge Road in Glenville NY, followed by a Celebration of Life held at 3:00 p.m. Service will be live-streamed at www.facebook.com/GlenvilleFuneralHome In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any of the following: Double H Hole in the Wall Ranch, (https://www.doublehranch.org) STRIDE Adaptive Sports, (https://www.stride.org) Out of Control Ski Club, (https://www.ocskiclub.org) Johnsburg EMS, (http://johnsburgemergencysquad.com) Online condolences may be expressed to the Baker Family at Glenvillefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Jan. 20, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
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13 Entries

Cindy Parker

January 31, 2022

I just learned of this tragedy yesterday. My sincere sympathy to "Bakes" family and other friends. Mike was a kind, caring and loving soul. One trip skiing to Powder Mt with a bunch of his OC friends, my girlfriend, Julie and I met up and skied with the group. Julie had a run in with a tree branch and while taking a break for lunch at one of the rented cabins where the group was staying, Mike patched her arm up so she could continue skiing that day. Mr. Safety, he always had a first aid kit on hand.
He never shied away from a cold beer after skiing or playing golf with friends. Cheers to you Mike!
His wit, humor and kindness will always be remembered and missed.

Mary Prindle Zeccolo

January 23, 2022

Wow. I am in shock. What a good guy. Mike was everywhere, always. Polite, happy, at every golf tournament, picnic, on every ski trip, committee. Rest In Peace.

Joe Amirault

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Joe Amirault

January 23, 2022

My deepest condolences to the entire Baker family for your loss. Mike was a great guy, we graduated from HS together and kept in contact regularly at the Warren Miller movies and The Ski Snow show at Empire State Plaza.
I will never forget while heading up to Whiteface Mt, my transmission on my `84 Firebird went in Keene Valley. We got a lift to the mountain and went skiing. We had no idea how we were going to get home. Who came to the rescue? Bake! We loaded up our stuff in his Volvo and he brought us home.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and his family. He will be greatly missed.

Bob Gartley

January 23, 2022

Bakes...Heaven's trails are much brighter, now. Your smile, laugh and total upbeat being, is and always will be, missed.

Bill Martin

January 22, 2022

Mike will be missed. He was always there to help and was what I call an unseen activist. He followed his passions, and helped others follow theirs.
I was a ski patrol and ski instructor at Gore Mountain and a currently a ski patrol at Whiteface. I spent a fair amount of time round Mike. We had a great conversation about music at a recent celebration of life for Jeff Kirshner, another friend of Mike's from whiteface patrol that passed a couple years ago.

Journey well my friend!

Diane Guendel

January 22, 2022

I am an old friend of Mike's through the OC Ski Club. I am so very, very sorry for your loss.

I came into our club group of friends via my late husband, Gerd, who passed on in 2000 (from MS). Mike was part of our Share-the-Care group that our friends created to help me and our 2-year old daughter manage things and care for Gerd during his illness. Mike was always quick to step up and help out with whatever we needed during that time. After Gerd's passing, Bakes would often reach out to keep me included in the group. He did the same for Gerd´s brother, Rolf, who he would grab for a round of golf. Mike was just such a kind soul who knew how to make friendships & fun a priority.

The attached photo is from day in 1993 when we went for a mountain bike ride near our Schroon Lake camp.

Margaret Anderson

January 22, 2022

Sorry for your loss.

Dorie Valenti

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Dorie Valenti

January 21, 2022

So sorry for everyone's loss. He will be missed. What do I remember about Mike? He made a hell of a good turkey chili and would win accolades of praises (as well as awards) during the SWC (Schenectady Winter Sports) chili contests. Over the years, I was one of the judges...so I know. Always wonderful to drink a beer with Mike.

Robert Redmond

January 21, 2022

To the family and friends of Mike "Bakes" Baker,

25 years ago, a dear friend urged me to join the Out of Control Ski Club as a step forward in regaining positivity in my life subsequent to a devastating divorce. Following this advice opened new horizons that I could experience with a veritable plethora of warm and inviting individuals like Mike Baker. Bakes personified all the positive attributes of the Club. He definitely "marched to the beat of his own drum," but he was empathetic to needs and desires of everyone he met. It was a pleasure to be in his company, whatever the endeavor. Any time spent with Bakes was time well spent. It was a privilege to have known him.

Please accept my sincere condolence on the passing of a most endearing and unique individual.

Bob Redmond

Brian Breault

January 20, 2022

So sorry for your loss !! As I know the man Baker was such a great person with a heart as big as the world!!! Going to miss you dearly!! Here is a photo in lake Placid where he would always drop by for a Beer!!

Ann Ritz-Farmer

January 20, 2022

My Family and I would like to express our condolences to Mike's Family. He will be missed.Mike stayed at our home for many years over the winter months. Many memories where made and will be cherished by myself and my children. Thank you Bake for just being you. Love you and miss you!!!! Ann

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