James Richard Baird, 81, Coach Jim joined his Heavenly Father Wednesday May 8, 2019 suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 81. He was born on September 22, 1937 the son of Joseph K. and Emma Adelaide Baird.
He was a retired sheet metal journeyman in local 110 and taught the apprenticeship for years. He was considered the best copper guy east of the Mississippi. He continued to work until the day he transitioned. He loved football and was a volunteer football coach for 60 years. He coached 25 years in the CSAA winning several Toy Bowl championships. He loved coaching at Trinity. Jim was a big New England Patriots fan. He was in the army reserve. He was a devout Catholic and a member of St Bernard since 1970. He cherished his relationship with Jesus and had a special devotion to Padre Pio. He was a very giving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend.
He is survived by his beautiful wife of 55 years, Jeannie Kellner Baird and his children Theresa Marks (Ted), John (Kim), Donna Bruno (Ed), Vince (Mary). He has 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral Mass for Coach Jim will be at 11 AM on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Saint Bernard Catholic Church, 7500 Tangelo Drive. Visitation will take place from 2-8 PM on Sunday, May 12 , with a vigil at 7:30 PM.
He was a retired sheet metal journeyman in local 110 and taught the apprenticeship for years. He was considered the best copper guy east of the Mississippi. He continued to work until the day he transitioned. He loved football and was a volunteer football coach for 60 years. He coached 25 years in the CSAA winning several Toy Bowl championships. He loved coaching at Trinity. Jim was a big New England Patriots fan. He was in the army reserve. He was a devout Catholic and a member of St Bernard since 1970. He cherished his relationship with Jesus and had a special devotion to Padre Pio. He was a very giving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend.
He is survived by his beautiful wife of 55 years, Jeannie Kellner Baird and his children Theresa Marks (Ted), John (Kim), Donna Bruno (Ed), Vince (Mary). He has 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral Mass for Coach Jim will be at 11 AM on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Saint Bernard Catholic Church, 7500 Tangelo Drive. Visitation will take place from 2-8 PM on Sunday, May 12 , with a vigil at 7:30 PM.
James Richard Baird, 81, Coach Jim joined his Heavenly Father Wednesday May 8, 2019 suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 81. He was born on September 22, 1937 the son of Joseph K. and Emma Adelaide Baird.
He was a retired sheet metal journeyman in local 110 and taught the apprenticeship for years. He was considered the best copper guy east of the Mississippi. He continued to work until the day he transitioned. He loved football and was a volunteer football coach for 60 years. He coached 25 years in the CSAA winning several Toy Bowl championships. He loved coaching at Trinity. Jim was a big New England Patriots fan. He was in the army reserve. He was a devout Catholic and a member of St Bernard since 1970. He cherished his relationship with Jesus and had a special devotion to Padre Pio. He was a very giving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend.
He is survived by his beautiful wife of 55 years, Jeannie Kellner Baird and his children Theresa Marks (Ted), John (Kim), Donna Bruno (Ed), Vince (Mary). He has 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral Mass for Coach Jim will be at 11 AM on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Saint Bernard Catholic Church, 7500 Tangelo Drive. Visitation will take place from 2-8 PM on Sunday, May 12 , with a vigil at 7:30 PM.
He was a retired sheet metal journeyman in local 110 and taught the apprenticeship for years. He was considered the best copper guy east of the Mississippi. He continued to work until the day he transitioned. He loved football and was a volunteer football coach for 60 years. He coached 25 years in the CSAA winning several Toy Bowl championships. He loved coaching at Trinity. Jim was a big New England Patriots fan. He was in the army reserve. He was a devout Catholic and a member of St Bernard since 1970. He cherished his relationship with Jesus and had a special devotion to Padre Pio. He was a very giving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend.
He is survived by his beautiful wife of 55 years, Jeannie Kellner Baird and his children Theresa Marks (Ted), John (Kim), Donna Bruno (Ed), Vince (Mary). He has 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral Mass for Coach Jim will be at 11 AM on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Saint Bernard Catholic Church, 7500 Tangelo Drive. Visitation will take place from 2-8 PM on Sunday, May 12 , with a vigil at 7:30 PM.
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