Joseph Patrick Baxter

Joseph Patrick Baxter, 24, of East Longmeadow, passed into eternal life on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Joe, as he was known by friends and family, was born in Springfield on October 24, 2000, the beloved son of Michael L. Baxter and Sharon (Buecher) Maher. He was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School, Class of 2019, and was most recently pursuing his certificate in cybersecurity at S.T.C.C. Joe attended St. Catherine of Siena Church in Springfield. Joe enjoyed serving customers at the East Longmeadow HomeGoods and always did it with a smile on his face. Joes passion since childhood was baseball. He was a starting pitcher for the Spartans 2019 Western Mass Title run where he earned the win in the semi-final game and the save in the championship game against Westfield. Joe especially enjoyed playing rounds of Trivia Crack and vacationing with his family. Joe enthusiastically supported his siblings by attending their various sporting events. Joseph was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Lawrence and Donna Baxter. He is survived by his father Michael L. Baxter and his wife Mary of East Longmeadow, his mother Sharon Maher and her husband Sean of East Longmeadow, his siblings Aidan, Declan, Gracen, Avelinn, Gabriel Kephart, Liam and Riley Maher, and his maternal grandparents Norman and Carolyn Buecher of Westerly, R.I., his grandparents Michael and Catherine Maher of Sudbury, MA., and his grandmother Denise Perlaky of Canton, GA., as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 2pm- 5pm at the Byron Keenan Funeral Home, 1858 Allen Street, Springfield, MA, 01118. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11am, meeting directly at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1023 Parker Street, Springfield. Burial will follow in Baptist Village Cemetery in East Longmeadow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Rescue Mission.
Services
Calling Hours
Sunday
April 13, 2025
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Byron Keenan Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center
1858 Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01118
Liturgy of Christian Burial
Monday
April 14, 2025
11:00 AM
St. Catherine of Siena Church
1023 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Burial to Follow
Baptist Village Cemetery, East Longmeadow