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John Baylin Obituary

BAYLIN John F. Baylin Sr., Command Sergeant Major U.S. Army Ret.; Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 1923-2008. John was born in the small town of Ramey, Pennsylvania, to John and Susan Rusnak Baylin. One of ten children, six boys and four girls. He entered the army in WWII and remained in that status for thirty years, which included the Korean and Vietnamese wars. The highlight of his military career was flying a combat mission in Viet Nam with his son, John, Jr., who was a helicopter pilot. Retiring in 1973, John became a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for eleven years, retiring from that job in 1984. Member of St. Pius X Catholic Church of Reynoldsburg and The Knights of Columbus for over forty years, the Saint Vincent DePaul Society for many years, and the American Legion. Preceded in death by parents, sister Anne, brothers Francis and Francis, James, William, and Paul. Survived by my loving wife of 61 years, Andree; son, John F., Jr. and his wife Peg; daughters, Danielle Schleppi and her husband Bob, Elizabeth McGuiness and her husband Patrick, and Caroline Colarusso and her husband Louis; granddaughters, Stephanie and Andrea Baylin, and Nicole Colarusso; grandsons, Alexander and Nicholas McGuiness; sisters, Mary Ziemba, Madeline Bradley, and Shirley (Jack) Wilburn; aunt, Margaret Evcic; sisters-in-law, Paulette Buffard and Helen (John-Pierre) Koos of France; and many other dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1051 Waggoner Rd. Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave. Msgr. David R. Funk, Celebrant. Entombment Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2008.

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Beth Tucker

July 14, 2008

Dear Mrs. Baylin,
I am so sad to hear of Mr. Baylin's passing. I will miss his booming voice saying "Doctor Tucker!" to get my attention. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stop by the pharmacy and see me when you feel up to it.

Kathleen Osgood

July 11, 2008

Dear Andree and family, My father, John Farrell and your husband were in WWII together many years ago and I know my dad counted him as one of his very best friends. He was truly saddened to hear of your loss. After all these years they still kept in touch on a regular basis.

They both shared the same first name as well as a common faith. My dad always enjoyed the mass cards and memorials that your husband sent.

I wish I could have met him.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Farrell Osgood

Christopher Conn

July 10, 2008

John and Peg,
Sorry to hear of your father's passing. Many of us at the rec center felt like we knew a little of him through you. Several people inquired about you after seeing his name and photo in the paper noting a family resemblence as well as the military connection.
My condolences and prayers to you and your family during this
difficult time.

David Neitz

July 9, 2008

Dear Andree and John Jr. and the entire Baylin family.
My family will miss John deeply.
We will especially miss his deep bass voice at church.
John's funeral was especially moving.
We tried hard to be strong at his funeral mass and at the cemetary.
My wife and I had tears that rolled down our eyes uncontrolably.
I wish I had gotten up and said how proud I am that your family supported him during the course of his 30 years in the military.
All of you have so much to be proud of.
He was a stand up man and we will never forget him.
God bless you all.
Dave & Maggy Neitz, and family.

Greg Casagrande

July 8, 2008

John, I am thinking of you and your Family at this difficult time. My condolences to you all. I appreciate his service to this Country.

Kevin Burtyk

July 7, 2008

With his welcoming smile and kind eyes to greet me, worshipping in the house of our Lord Jesus was more memorable. Thank you and God bless.

Bob & Ginny Knapp

July 7, 2008

Sorry to hear of Mr. Baylin passing away. You have our sympathy.

Friends from Church.

Thomas Shedlock

July 7, 2008

John & Peg:

John, I want to pass on the condolences of the Shedlock Family to you and your family on the passing of your father during this time of bereavement. His obituary surely highlights a long, prosperous life. One which was dedicated to both family and country. As Tom Brokaw so eloquently wrote in his book, your father was truly a part of "The Greatest Generation" in American history. The likes of him (along with my father who passed in 2006) will no longer be seen on this earth after the next 5 to 10 years have expired.

Celebrate his life and what made him special to all of you and your tears of sadness and feelings of loneliness will soon be replaced by smiles and wonderful memories he left for all of you.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Shedlock Family (Thomas, Sheryl, Laurel & Kirklen)

Maryann and Bill Casterline

July 7, 2008

Elizabeth and Patrick, Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad must have been so very proud of you Elizabeth, your family and how you have lived your life. Your strength and love will help you through this difficult time. Much love to you all, to Andre' and your family.

Dora Kielmeyer

July 7, 2008

-All the girls at Cardiology Inc. Dr. Shah and Dr. Patels office. We will miss you...
Dora, Tanya, Jessica and Jill.

Jerry Dennis

July 7, 2008

I was near John in Thailand, and I met John Jr. at the nursing home. We had quite a talk. CSM John looked at me as if he new me. I was quite sad when I found out he was gone. I hope I made his day at the nursing facility.

John Plymale

July 7, 2008

We were sorry to hear about John's death. We saw it in the paper. I was in the same room with John at Pickerington Rehab Center for a few weeks and enjoyed talking with him.

John C. Plymale

Ron and Donna Allen

July 7, 2008

Elizabeth,
While we never had the privilege to meet your father, we do have the privilege of knowing you. You are a testament to the type of man your father must have been. You are an incredible woman with much to be proud. Be strong and know there are many people praying for you and your entire family.
Love, Ron and Donna

Cindy Sieber

July 6, 2008

John & Peggy, just wanted to let you know I am sorry for your loss. I saw the obit in the paper and was struck by the strong resemblance betweeen you and your father John. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, Cindy

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