Frank Anthony Baiardi

How does one describe the passing of beloved family member in just a few short paragraphs when they had an impact on so many?  Watching Dad these last few years, suffering through the hardship of several strokes, has brought out wonderful stories from those his life touched.  This has been a comforting reminder that he was more than a husband, father, grandparent, great-grandparent, friend and mentor, and will be remembered by many.   

Frank Anthony Baiardi, 82, was born September 24, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan and died February 24, 2017, at his home on Burt Lake in Alanson, Michigan.  He is survived by his wife Diane (Dalton) and his children with Ruth Ann:  Nina (Mike Cedar), Tony (Denise Gaumer), Victor (Sally Clement) and Anna.  Surviving grandchildren are: Jessica (Jason Glass), Michael, Nicole (Ken Smerecki), Richard, Hannah, Bridget, Spence and Emi and his great-grandchildren  are Sidney, Joe, Wyatt and Weston. Also surviving are his sister Dorothy (Tsolis), and nearly 50 nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents Anthony Baiardi and Mary Rocco, brother Joseph, sister Delores Sager and son Vincent.  He lost his first wife, Ruth Ann (Dockery) in 1984.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 28 from 10AM-11AM with a Mass following at 11 AM, at Cross in the Woods,  7078 M-68, Indian River, MI 49749. 

For family and friends downstate, a viewing is scheduled Thursday, March 2, 2PM-8PM at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home 23720 Farmington Rd, Farmington, MI 48336.  On Friday, March 3 will be a service and final viewing at the funeral home at 10am with procession to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield. 

Frank was blessed with two wonderful marriages!  Diane was happy these last several years to take care of her honey and was by his side with the help of hospice.  He was still smiling, teasing and asking about others, with many visitors during this time.  Though bedridden and unable to communicate his last hours, we were given the gift of time and making more memories throughout his final years.  For that, we are blessed.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Manna Food Project, 8791 McBride Park Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740.

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