Vincent P. Baldasaro Sr.

Vincent Pasquale Baldasaro, Sr., 71, of Whalen Drive, North Attleboro, died on Friday, September 12, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of M. Geraldine “Geri” (Danca) Baldasaro to whom he was married on May 18, 1957.

Born in Bellows Falls, Vermont on April 30, 1937, he was one of four children born to the late Ernest and Rose (DiGiacomo) Baldasaro. He was educated in Sharon where he was a 1954 graduate of Sharon High School.

He was employed as a machinist at the former Mason Kneilan Company in Norwood for ten years.

Mr. Baldasaro later attended the former Bridgewater State Teacher’s College where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in education in 1972.

He spent his entire career as an educator for the North Attleboro School Department having taught social studies including economics, U.S. history and was the founder of the Youth and Law curriculum that is still being taught today. He retired in 2000 after having served the school community for 27 years.

While at North Attleboro High School, he was named Educator of the Year in 1986 by the North Attleboro/Plainville Rotary Club and served as the team leader of the Model U.N. debate program. The students dedicated the 1997 school yearbook in his name and honor.

He was a member of the North Attleboro Federation of Teachers and served as the union’s spokesperson and was a longtime advocate for the organization.

Mr. Baldasaro resided in North Attleboro since 1962 having moved to the community from Norwood.

A man who was not afraid to speak his mind, he often wrote letters to the editor of local newspapers regarding his political views and opinions.

He served as a member of the Town of North Attleboro Bi-Laws Committee.

Mr. Baldasaro was a wonderful cook and treasured the times family and friends would gather around for food and conversation.

His hobbies and special interests included biking, golfing and skiing.
He spent much time with his beloved grandchildren whether it was quiet time together or ski trips to Wachusset Mountain for family ski trips or traveling throughout the world with many excursions to Italy to experience his family’s heritage.

For many years the family would summer at Scobie Pond in Francestown, New Hampshire.

Although a man of intelligence and integrity, he will be most remembered for the loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather that he was to all.

His taste would be best described as “classical” whether it pertained to arts, history, poetry or music.

In addition to his wife of 51 years, he is survived by his four children: Vincent P. Baldasaro, Jr. of North Attleboro; Joseph M. Baldasaro of North Attleboro; James S. Baldasaro of North Attleboro and Carolyn R. Buckley of North Attleboro; his children’s spouses; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a sister: Carolyn Salerno of Boston and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM in the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home – the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson House, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

Those in need of a ride to visitation may simply call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Funeral Service on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home – the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson House, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. James Rickard, Pastor of the Grace Fellowship Church, Plainville, officiating. Burial will be private.

Children’s room available during visitation and the funeral service.

Following funeral services celebrating his life, family and friends will be welcomed to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name and honor to either the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115 or to the Community VNA Hospice Care, 10 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA 02703.

To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an on-line guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
(508) 695-0200.