Cheryl Nina Baker

Cheryl Nina Kaminer Baker was born in The Bronx and was a proud resident of Bergenfield and later Teaneck, New Jersey. She passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the age of 82.

Cheryl was the cherished daughter of Irving Kaminer and Sophie Cooper Kaminer, and the devoted sister of Karen Butler, née Kaminer.

She was a beloved aunt to Stacey Butler and Blake Butler, and a great-aunt to Brandon Balfe. She was also a dear friend of Ken Gradus.

Cheryl served as President of B’nai B’rith Women - Henry Jones Chapter, and a teacher in the Teaneck Public School system. She was well known for her love of the United States of America, the New York Yankees, Elvis Presley, history, reading, literature, music, and traveling.

Fiercely loving and loyal to her family, Cheryl will be greatly missed. May her memory always serve as a blessing.

Funeral Service will be held at Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors, 402 Park Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601, US, on October 15, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.

A Committal Service will be held at Cedar Park and Beth El Cemeteries, 735 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652, US, on October 15, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Shiva Location: Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666

Shiva Hours: Thursday, October 15, from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, immediately following the graveside service.

Memorial Contributions: Contributions may be made to the Temple Emeth Ilana Hed Education Fund, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.