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Funeral service held for Paul Baker

A funeral mass has been held for longtime WLAD broadcaster, Danbury Racearena announcer and author, Paul Baker.  Baker was the morning announcer and sportscaster on WLAD from the station's sign on in 1947 through 1977.  He passed away Saturday at the age of 94. 

 

Baker's two children, Joe and Paula, longtime friend Andy Montanari of Ridgefield and former Danbury High School football coach Gus Edwards delivered eulogies to the standing-room only assembly at St Terea's in Woodbury yesterday.   An avid golfer, Baker was a regular emcee at community events throughout his life.

 

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton said everyone who grew up attending sports events, listening to the radio or going to the Racearena knew who Paul was.  He said today was like a little bit of Danbury passing, a day of sorrow for his loved ones.  Boughton called him someone who knew how to live life the way we all want to live life, routinely golfing his age through his 80s.

 

WLAD's current General Manager Irv Goldstein, who grew up in Danbury, said school was never really officially canceled on snowy mornings until Paul and Abe announced it on WLAD. 

 

Baker remained active until his last few months through writing, charitable work and his church.

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