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Eugene Baidas Obituary
He was born in Simpson, Pa., to the late Peter and Frances Baidas. Eugene proudly served as a Pennsylvania State Police officer for over 30 years and as the director of and wrote the curriculum for the Lackawanna County Municipal Police Officers Academy. He was the director of law enforcement sales at Jerry's Sports Center, Vandling, Pa., for 10 years. Eugene was also the founder of Camp Cadet and Pennsylvania State Police Troop R Dunmore's State Police Explorers Program. Some of the highlights of his law enforcement career were receiving the Pennsylvania Governor's Safety Award and being named Man of the Year by the Lackawanna County Fire Police Association. After his retirement, Carbondale Mayor Justin Taylor designated Gene Baidas Day.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather that will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Baidas, of New Haven, Ind., and formerly of Carbondale, Pa.; daughters, Chris (Reuben) Butler, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and Carol (Dave Cross) Baidas, of San Dimas, Calif.; granddaughters, Miranda Colombo, of Olyphant, Pa.; and Torri Colombo, of San Dimas, Calif.; and great-granddaughter, Catherine Margene Gouldsbury.
Eugene was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Pennsylvania State Police Museum in memory of Trooper Eugene R. Baidas Badge 376, 187 E. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.
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Ralph Legge
June 10, 2020
Dear Chris, Carol and Marge
So sorry for your loss.
Gene was a Giant among men in so many ways. My prayers go out for you and your family.
Linda R Mark
June 8, 2020
ery distinguished Pa State Trooper wouldhelp you at any time. He knew my mom and dad Bud and Catherine Pierce of Carbondale,Pa. RIP Linda (Pierce) Mark
Arthur Stanton
June 3, 2020
A good man and Policeman. I had Gene as an instructor at the Act 120 program many years ago. Job well done sir.
June 3, 2020
I'm So Sorry for your loss.
Randy Novobilski
June 3, 2020
I am sorry to learn of your loss.
Joe Dolowy
June 2, 2020
Our prayers are with you and your family.
From The Dolowy Family
Lisa Bauer
June 2, 2020
Gene was my instructor at the Police Academy in 1988, and a friend for many years. He was a great man and will be deeply missed. Carol and family I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jim Messina
June 2, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bernie Klusman
June 2, 2020
RIP trooper,
Eugene was one of my instructors at Lackawanna police academy, class of 1989, he was a great man
marian Mroczka
June 2, 2020
Dear Marjorie:
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your
beloved husband, Gene.
May his soul rest in peace in his heavenly home.
"God" bless you all at this most sorrowful time.
Ret. Chief of Police, Michael L. Mroczka, &
wife, Marian T. Mroczka,
Mayfield, Pa.
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