Edward Albert Baas, 83, of Boca Raton, FL passed away on October 15, 2023 at his home in Boca Raton, FL. Edward was born in Queens, New York on December 9, 1939 to Hans and Madeline Baas. He went to Rice High School and graduated a year early early before attending St. John's University.

He was a milkman in Mahopac, NY in the 1960's before his 25 year employment as a Senior Market Support Administrator with IBM, which later moved him to New Jersey and also to Brasíl in the late 1970's.

In his earlier years, Edward enjoyed diving, fishing, boating and driving his 1990 Polo Green Corvette ZR1. He very handy and enjoyed DIY home improvement projects. In his later years, he enjoyed watching Jeopardy, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was a member of the Ringwood Jaycees, served on the Ringwood Board of Education, and volunteered on the Erskine Lakes Fire Department while living in NJ.

He is preceded in passing by his mother, Madeline; father, Hans; and sister, Barbara.

Edward is survived by his wife, Sandra; and his children Jeanine and her husband Bill, Deidre and her husband Tony, Christopher and his wife Diane, Fernanda and her fiancé Chris, and Brunna and her partner Shawn. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cheryl, Nadine, William, Gia, Odin, and Antonella; as well as his great grandchildren, Aria, Collins, Conor, Holden.

Edward was the most honest and kind man filled with integrity. He was truly the absolute best husband, father, friend, and neighbor. He will be missed by those who knew him well as well as those he met in passing.

Edward's Memorial will be officiated by Father Mike and is to be held at Monarch Funeral Home at 2950 US Highway 441, Margate, FL 33063 from 6-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting Memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Wounded Warrior Project

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