Irving D. Baer
January 16, 1923 ~ March 19, 2024
Born in:
New Haven, CT
Resided in:
Hamden, CT
Irving D. Baer, age 101, of Hamden, CT and Miami Beach, FL passed away at Whitney Center in Hamden on March 19, 2024. Born in New Haven on January 16, 1923, he was a son of the late Morris and Esther (Iskowitz) Baer. Irving was predeceased by his cherished wife Mary (Riley) Baer, his brother Joseph Edward Baer and his sister Shirley Frances Baer. He is survived by his loving family; his daughter Maryanne Baer-Hines and her husband Peter, Ret. NoHPD, of North Haven, CT; his sons Buddy Baer and his wife Mary Ann of Prospect, CT and John Baer and his wife Diane of Naples, FL; and his grandsons Daniel Baer of Prospect and Casey Baer of Seattle, WA. A graduate of Cheshire Academy, Irving was a US Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Islands of Iwo Jima and Saipan. Irving was the owner/operator of Baer Dress Manufacturing for many years, subsequently working in the garment industry as quality control in New York City until his retirement. His family was very important to him, he loved spending time with and helping them in any way he could. He was an extremely generous man to his family and friends. Whenever possible he enjoyed spending his winters in Miami Beach, FL. Irving’s family would like to thank the staff at Whitney Center for the care he received during his time of need.
Friends may attend his Prayer Service on Friday, March 22nd at 1:30 p.m. at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Burial will follow at Centerville Cemetery, Hamden. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association at: www.heart.org.
Services
Prayer Service: March 22, 2024 1:30 pm
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
Maryann & Family,
So sorry to hear about your father. He always made me smile and laugh. Always enjoyed his stories! He was one of a kind! He will be missed. Phyllis (Wells Fargo)
We will always remember your kindness and generosity. Scott had always loved to hear your stories of your time in the military. We will miss you.❤️
I’m so sorry for the loss of Uncle Irv. He was the light of the Riley side of the Betsold family. Generous, welcoming, and kind to all who crossed his path. I loved to receive his note every holiday season. You all honored him well every day of his life. May your happy memories comfort you.