BAIZEN, Gerald Joseph – of Boca Raton, FL formerly of Marblehead, MA. Entered into rest July 24, 2015 at the age of 72 years. Loving son of the late Miriam and Philip Baizen. Beloved husband of Diane (Barron) Baizen. Devoted father to Mark Baizen and his wife Danielle and Andrew Baizen and his wife Rebecca. Stepfather to Jodi Sporn, Stephen Kaplus and his wife Jen and Brad Kaplus. Loving brother to Michael Baizen and his wife Audrey. Cherished grandfather to Ava Baizen, Bryana Sporn and her partner Sophia Ziegler, Dylan Sporn, Paige Sporn and Brooke Kaplus. Loving uncle of Melissa Baizen and Amanda Baizen. Services will be held at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin Street, SALEM on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 12 noon. Interment will be held at Independent Golden Crown Cemetery in Woburn. A memorial observance will be held at the home of Ronnie and Jason Shrinsky, following interment on Wednesday until 9pm and will continue Thursday from 12 noon to 5pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerald’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
