Dorothy Baisch

Dorothy “Aunt Toot” Baisch, age 90, a lifelong resident of Paterson, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

She was born in Paterson to Robert and Mary Baisch and lived at the family home located at 424 Mc Bride Avenue in Paterson. She graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1947.  After high school she continued her education at Saint Josephs Hospital in Paterson where she earned her degree as a Registered Nurse.  For many years she was a member of the Westside Methodist Church in Paterson and was very devoted to her Christian faith.

On February 21, 1953 Dorothy entered into the US Air Force and served as a nurse and flight nurse. She served during the Korean War and was stationed in Italy and Germany for nine years. She was honorably discharged on September 20, 1961 and received the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Longevity Service Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in recognition for her service.

After leaving the US Air Force Dorothy, whose heart was truly dedicated to serving others, worked for several area nursing homes including: Chestnut Hill Convalescent Home in Passaic and the Preakness Health Care Center in Wayne. She was always a very private person and didn’t want people to know her business!  Most recently she was living in the Renaissance at Lincoln Park where she continued with her passion of helping others and would visit patients she felt needed companionship. Many will remember her playing bingo, cards, and playing the horses before going outside with her walker to smoke a cigarette.

She was the loving sister of Helen Boqucz of Manahawkin and the late: Charles Baisch, Marjorie Edward, Evelyn Baisch, Ruth Stout, and Robert Baisch. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.