Emilio "Junior" Baez's Obituary
Emilio Ramos Baez (Junior) 68 years old of Lawrence, MA passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Baker Katz Nursing Home
Born in Lajas Puerto Rico on May 6, 1954. He attended and graduated from Leonides Morales Rodriguez School. He spent several years in the U.S. Army before moving to Lawrence, MA where he started his family. He worked over 20 years in the Lawrence Mills and then in construction. He was a simple man who loved all Boston sports especially the Red Sox, he enjoyed the beach and had a passion for food. He will be remembered for his kind spirit, his infectious laugher and his million dollar smile. His greatest joy in life was his family and then Mardi Gras beads, may they light up your eyes the way they did his.
He is survived by his mother Ester Baez, his siblings Marcos Ramos, Awilda Ramos, Asuncion Ramos, Nersy Ramos and Mirta Ramos. His children Emilio Crawford and fiance Gretchen, Elizabeth St.Hilaire and husband Russell, Maritza Baez Rosado and husband Jose, Carlos Baez and Melissa Smith. Grandchildren Cory Parsi, Emilio Crawford, Niriah Crawford, Jasper Crawford, Jayden Crawford, Haleigh St.Hilaire, Mathew St.Hilaire, Alaysha Rodriguez, Brianna Rodriguez, Tammy Baez, Destiny Baez, Zuleika Gonzalez, Amayah Baez, and Jackie Toleos, Great grandchildren Josiah, Sophia, Ava, and Alnia as well as Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and many dear friends. He spoke often about his memories with his family Aida, Abel, Arturo and Fermin who he loved dearly.
He was predeceased his father Emilio Ramos and his brother Wister Ramos.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Baker Katz for their love, compassion and great care they gave our dad over these past several years. Emilio was affectionately known by the staff as "Papi Con Queso".
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Harborside Hospice 241 Winter St, Haverhill MA 01831 We thank you for taking special care of our dad in his final days.
Friends and Family are welcome on Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 2-4pm. Our dad will be laid to rest in his home town of Lajas Puerto Rico at a later date by his children.
'He is gone' by David Harkins
You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all he's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him, or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what he'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
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