JAMESTOWN - D. Frederick Baker, 62, of Jamestown, N.Y., died
Thursday (June 15, 2017) at his home surrounded by his family.
Born Jan. 26, 1955, in Hornell, N.Y., he was the son of the
late John and Virginia Smith Baker. He was married on Aug. 8, 1981, in the
former St. Patrick's Church in Salamanca, to the former Nancy O'Rourke, who
survives.
Fred was a graduate of Andover High School.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as
an Aircraft Environmental Systems Mechanic with the 87th Tactical Wing at
Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. He was awarded the Longevity Service Medal,
Good Conduct Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Prior to his retirement last month, he was employed at
Jamestown Containers as Vice-President of Human Resources.
He was a member of the Holy Apostles Parish, St. John's
Church, the Cable Hollow Golf Course, the Jamestown YMCA, where he had served
on the board, and was a board member of the Chautauqua County Humane Society.
Surviving besides his wife are three sons, Michael
(Stephanie) Baker of Jamestown, N.Y., Martin
(Vanessa) Baker of New York City, Paul (Lauren Caldwell) Baker of
Jamestown, N.Y.; two grandsons, Patrick Baker, Connor Baker, both of Jamestown,
N.Y.; a sister Rosemary Baker of Arlington Heights, Ill.; several nieces and
nephews.
Fred was predeceased by a brother, Steve Baker.
There will be no visitation.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O'Rourke
& O'Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, N.Y.
Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Jamestown, N.Y.
Full military honors will be conducted by members of the Air
Force Honor Guard for McGuire Air Force Base.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the
Jamestown YMCA, 101 E 4th St, Jamestown, NY 14701 or the Chautauqua County
Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701.
