He was born December 6, 1923 in New Haven. Jack was a veteran of WWII serving with the U.S.Army. He retired from the Hamden Public Schools.
Jack is survived by his longtime companion, Ruth Angiletta of Southington; son, John Baker of Meriden; two grandchildren, Matthew and Adam Kowalski and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter Deborah Baker and a brother Harold Baker.
Calling hours will he held on Monday, 9-11 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Burial with military honors will be at the Centerville Cemetery, 247 Washington Ave., Hamden. For online condolences please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com