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Joseph Andrew Baldi
1917 - 2021
BORN
1917
DIED
2021
Joseph Andrew Baldi
April 9, 1912 - February 7, 2021
Joseph Andrew Baldi, 103, passed away peacefully at the Berkeley Assisted Living Center in Morganton, in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021.
Joe was preceded in death by his treasured wife, Margaret; brothers, Al and Louie; and sister, Lucy.
He leaves behind daughter, Patricia; son, Robert; grandchildren, Nichole, Carol Ann, Theodore, and Robert; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Joe was born and raised in Newark, N.J., the second son of Gennaro and Lucia Baldi. Growing up, he took an interest in music, learning to play the banjo, guitar and bass fiddle.
During World War II, Joe served his country in a B-25 Mitchel bomber air group, with the U.S. Army Air Corps in North Africa, as well as playing in bands with the U.S.O. Joining the U.S. Navy Reserve, he also saw active duty aboard the USS Shakori and the USS Missouri during the Korean conflict.
Joe was an electrical engineer with Western Electric Company and travelled extensively in that capacity working on Project Mercury in the 1960s, various communications projects for the Department of Defense, and diplomatic communications until his retirement in the early 1980s. Throughout his life, his love of music never left him and he continued to play with various orchestras whenever possible. One of his proudest times was playing at Carnegie Hall with the Bell Telephone Orchestra.
Upon retirement, Joe and his wife traveled around the world by air and by sea, until Margaret's passing 12 years ago. Joe continued to enjoy travel all the way up to his 100th birthday, and had spent the last year and a half at the Berkeley being well taken care of. A special thanks to all the staff there for their love and support of Joe.
Services will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Black Mountain at a future date to be announced.
Sossoman Funeral Home
www.sossomanfh.com
April 9, 1912 - February 7, 2021
Joseph Andrew Baldi, 103, passed away peacefully at the Berkeley Assisted Living Center in Morganton, in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021.
Joe was preceded in death by his treasured wife, Margaret; brothers, Al and Louie; and sister, Lucy.
He leaves behind daughter, Patricia; son, Robert; grandchildren, Nichole, Carol Ann, Theodore, and Robert; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Joe was born and raised in Newark, N.J., the second son of Gennaro and Lucia Baldi. Growing up, he took an interest in music, learning to play the banjo, guitar and bass fiddle.
During World War II, Joe served his country in a B-25 Mitchel bomber air group, with the U.S. Army Air Corps in North Africa, as well as playing in bands with the U.S.O. Joining the U.S. Navy Reserve, he also saw active duty aboard the USS Shakori and the USS Missouri during the Korean conflict.
Joe was an electrical engineer with Western Electric Company and travelled extensively in that capacity working on Project Mercury in the 1960s, various communications projects for the Department of Defense, and diplomatic communications until his retirement in the early 1980s. Throughout his life, his love of music never left him and he continued to play with various orchestras whenever possible. One of his proudest times was playing at Carnegie Hall with the Bell Telephone Orchestra.
Upon retirement, Joe and his wife traveled around the world by air and by sea, until Margaret's passing 12 years ago. Joe continued to enjoy travel all the way up to his 100th birthday, and had spent the last year and a half at the Berkeley being well taken care of. A special thanks to all the staff there for their love and support of Joe.
Services will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Black Mountain at a future date to be announced.
Sossoman Funeral Home
www.sossomanfh.com
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Published by The News Herald on Feb. 14, 2021.
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Grandpa will always be missed. He was truly a great and wonderful man. My hero.
Theodore Baldi
February 24, 2021
Sincere condolences to our American family. What an amazing life you had Uncle Joe. We´re all grateful that we got to meet you and spend time together. Rest In Peace.
Rick Baldi and family
February 23, 2021
Sincere condolences, rest in peace Uncle Joe.
John and Dianne Baldi and family (in Australia)
February 17, 2021
RIP Uncle Joe from all of your Australian family x
David & Marj Baldi & family
February 16, 2021
Joe was our neighboor for many years. He was so nice & always cheerful. We have all missed him.
Christine N Rabbetts
February 14, 2021