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Jeffrey Baskowski Obituary

Jeffrey William Baskowski, 54, passed June 11, 2009 at home in the love and care of his family after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Anne M. (Amour); children, Stella, Kristin and Nicholas Baskowski; his parents, Joseph and Mary (Valladoa) Baskowski of Grafton; three brothers, Joe and his wife Karen Shaw of Holliston, Stephen and his wife Carolyn of Gill (MA), Richard and his wife Janet of North Brookfield; three sisters, Gloria Paradiso and her companion Stephen Buscemi, Carol and her husband Craig Dauphinais both of Grafton, Ann Gurney and her husband Benjamin of Norwell; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was born October 2, 1954 in Whitinsville and has lived most of his life in Grafton. Jeff was a graduate of Grafton High School and Worcester State College earning his BS in Nursing. He began his career caring for people as a registered nurse at Cambridge City Hospital and then at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. Mr. Baskowski then worked in marketing and placement at Bournewood Hospital then to Golden Pond in Hopkinton before becoming Director at Robbie's Place in Marlborough until unable to continue due to his illness. He was an accomplished musician with a passion for jazz music playing the saxophone and piano most recently with the band "Danelectros". Jeff was a caring, generous person with a warm and gracious heart. His greatest joy was his love and devotion to his family, sharing his generosity and keen sense of humor with all. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to The Stella Joy Baskowski Trust, c/o Grafton Suburban Credit Union, 86 Worcester St. North Grafton MA 01536.

Funeral & Calling Hours

All are invited to calling hours at The Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St., North Grafton Sunday June 14th from 2 to 6 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday June 15th at 10:30 a.m in St. James Roman Catholic Church, 89 Main St. in South Grafton. He will then be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery. All attending Monday are respectfully requested to meet at St. James Church rather than the funeral home. A guest & condolence book may be signed and directions are available at: www.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2009.

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July 7, 2009

Steve - sorry to use this forum to talk to you, however, you asked me questions and I can't answer because I don't know your email. Please email me at [email protected] if you'd like to keep in touch. I love you and hope you are doing well.

June 27, 2009

To the Entire Baskowski Clan,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I know the precious memories of Jeff will comfort you as time goes by. You are all in our hearts.

Fondly,
Bob, Deb, Beckie, and Jon Flot -Grafton

June 20, 2009

hi-my sincere condolences to you all-i just met jeff anne and stella at chicos with joy-and what a wonderful family-i just heard jeff play the sax and it brought back many super memories of listening to dixieland jazz in ny and at home with my husband jacques(now deceased)-a great lover of the soprano sax and sidney bechet.jeff played a beautiful sax and maybe they have met in heaven and are both enjoying jeffs music.i know they would have appreciated each others jazz experiences!sincerely-susan lambrechts

June 20, 2009

Greetings Friends,

I knew Jeff through music, and through his wonderful brother and sister-in-law, Rick & Janet. What beautiful people! Such spirit! Such wisdom in knowing it's the little things in life that really matter. Music is an incredible gift; I am so thankful that I have shared just a bit of time playing music with Jeff. My heart goes out to all of you who were close with him. Please know he and you in our thoughts are prayers.

Chuck & Mud Demers

June 15, 2009

Ann & Family--
We are so sorry for the loss of Jeff. It was evident he was a very loving, generous, and a wonderful husband and father. Our prayers are with you at this time. ...The Nault Family

The Durans

June 15, 2009

Dear Baskowski family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Mary Galdauskas (Jones)

June 15, 2009

To All of Jeff's Loved Ones,

My strongest memories of Jeff are from High School. He was always smiling and fun to be with. My sympathies to you all, but please take comfort in that Jeff always spread joy to all with just his presence.

Michelle Drumm

June 15, 2009

Dear Baskowski/Dauphinais Families,
I am so sorry for you having to endure the loss of such a lovely man, who had such an important role in your family. I only knew Jeff through his dedicated work, as well as through a few quick conversations about how wonderful Mary and Joe were. His gentle spirit and compassion were so very evident, even in these simple exchanges. I know that your close family ties will help you weather this storm. Think of Jeff when you see butterflies--like him, they are so very beautiful and live too short a span.

Leann St.Onge

June 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this tough time. I was so saddened to here of your loss.

June 15, 2009

Dear Baskowski family,
Kibbe and I are so saddened by Jeff's passing. We remember many fun times at your house with your whole family and how much you made us feel at home.
Please know we are thinking of you,
Love, don and kib

June 14, 2009

To the Baskowski Family~
My deepest of sympathies are extended to Jeff's family and friends and all who had the pleasure of ever knowing him. The world is a bit emptier without his sincere and gentle manner.
Pat (Gengel) Gauthier GHS Class '72 ~ Grafton, Ma.

Lori Flynn (Witz) & Family

June 14, 2009

Ann & Family,

I was so saddened to hear about Jeff's passing. I loved being at your home growing up and even though Jeff was older I would see him from time to time and he was a wonderful guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all right now.

Joyce (Burke) & Dave Bertone

June 14, 2009

To the Baskowski family,

We were so saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. Jeff was a great & special person. We will always have fond memories of our friendship through school.
Our heartfelt sympathy to your family during this difficult time.

Lydia Riel

June 14, 2009

my prayers are with you all.

Valerie Boggia(O'Bara)

June 14, 2009

To the Baskowski Family,
My heartfelt sympathy to you all. Jeff was one of my first elementary school friend's, and I have many fond memories of times we shared over the years. It was always great to see Jeff, and catch up on life. The Baskowski's and O'Bara's had many pleasant connections.
Jeff will always be remembered for his kind,caring, and genuine spirit. His smile and laugh were contagious !
My thoughts, prayers, and peace to you all.

Nancy (Nichols) Moyer

June 14, 2009

Dear Baskowski family,
I was saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. Jeff was such a caring, funny, and fun-loving person. My memories of him go back to 6th grade dancing lessons with Mrs. LeBlanc at the Town Hall and we'd all run to the pharmacy for sodas afterwards. I am so lucky to have caught up with Jeff at our 25th High School Reunion. I am so sorry and send warm thoughts.

The Alachoyans

June 14, 2009

To the Baskowski family,our deepest sympathy and condolences,

Brian Rand

June 14, 2009

So sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of sitting with Jeff at our 25th reunion. We talked of memories of years past and laughed of us going to the LRY confrence. I'm very lucky to have spent time with such a wonderful person as Jeff.

Brian Rand

June 14, 2009

So sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of sitting with Jeff at our 25th reunion and we talked of memories of years past. one we laughed about was the Lry confrence. I'm thankful for knowing such a great person as jeff.

Phil Barrell

June 13, 2009

Dear Baskowski's,
Your pain and grief is something that no one can understand. We learn to apprecite the happy memories to help us through. I have many happy memories of growing up in Grafton with many of you and being in Lenny Peterson's jazz band too. I am happy that I had a chance to re-connect with some of you last year at the Goulet post. I saw Jeff, Steve and Joe and even your father! The band sounded great.

Ron & Betsy (Bair)Smith

June 13, 2009

Dear Ann Mr & Mrs Baskowski and the rest of the Baskowski family,
We are so saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. He was such a great person. Remembering him from when we where growing up to whenever we saw each other around town, he always had that great smile and would take the time to talk. You are in our prayers!

Heather O'Connor

June 13, 2009

To Jeff's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff was a great man and always willing to help either by listening or giving us ideas. He was truly a phenominal psych nurse and made a huge difference in many lives including my own. I am saddened by the loss of a mentor and friend, but thankful for the gift of knowing him and of what I learned from him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Kristin and her family at this time.

Jane Pastore

eugene ploss

June 13, 2009

so sorry to hear of jeff's death you are in our thoughts and prayers.
gene & jean ploss

kay gannon

June 13, 2009

dear carol
i am so sorry to hear of jeff's death you are in my thoughts and prayers.
kay "ploss" gannon

Linda (Exum) Conley

June 13, 2009

It's strange when the only memories you have of a person are from high school, but I can't imagine Jeff changed appreciably since then - always smiling, laughing, bordering on silly! Gentle and so very, very kind. I remember being envious of the Baskowski family - the amazing love you had for one another is a memory that has stayed with me for 40 years. I know that you will get strength from one another as you mourn his passing and celebrate his life. My love and prayers are with you.

Cecily McLaughlin

June 12, 2009

To the Baskowski Family....

I was deeply saddened when I heard the news this morning. What a wonderful man, a beautiful father, and a talented musician.

Kristen grew up best friends with my sister Andrea. I still remember meeting her for the first time when she was no more than 11 or 12 yrs old. Since then I and my family have gotten to know the Baskowski family and love them as if they are our own.

Jeff was a very special human being and it hurts deeply to know that he has passed. I can only hope that all of your pain will be eased with time.

You are all in our heart's and prayer's on this day,and many more to come. We love you guys,

Cecily McLaughlin

Peter Tonelli and Family

June 12, 2009

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Brad Haddad

June 12, 2009

Gloria & Family-

I'm very saddened to hear about the loss of your brother, Jeff.

I hope that time and memories will somehow ease your pain during this difficult time.

dyan Kirby

June 12, 2009

Kathy this is from dyan (yankee fan) from virginia I can not say how heartbreaking it was to hear about Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can only thank God that I had the chance to meet Jeff and have alot of laughs with him. I know you have alot of family but if you ever need anyone to talk to please call me ken's got my number. love dyan

Susie Exum (Fitzpatrick)

June 12, 2009

Oh Steve, I am so sorry.  I have so many happy memories of Jeff...hanging out on the breezeway, playing spit, walks in the cemetery.....I could go on.  This is just too sad.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Deb Larkham (Boyns)

June 12, 2009

To Jeff's Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. Jeff and I went through high school together; both our last names began with B so we sat near each other in homeroom. I will always remember his smile and gentle way. Every once in a while we would run into each other in town.. at the post office, drug store or super market; always glad to see each other and greet with a hug. Not only have family and friends suffered a great loss, but the world of music is missing a piece of its heart as well. You are in my heart and in my thoughts.

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