BALTAZAR "Chico" DEJESUS age 99 of Mount Morris, New York, died peacefully on Saturday June 22, 2024 at UR/ Noyes Medical Center in Dansville, NY.  He was born on October 6, 1924 in Coamo, Puerto Rico.  He served in the Army from during World War II from 1944 to 1946.  Prior to his retirement in 1990 he was a Manager at Birdseye (Kraft Foods) in Avon for nearly 30 years.  He loved spending time with his beloved family and tending to his garden.

He is survived by his 4 children Sharon (Gordon) Johnson of Mt. Morris, Alice (David) Boughton of Piffard, Diana (Kevin) O'Grady and Rose (Roy) McKenzie both of Mt. Morris. 10 grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren. Brother, Sisters, Nieces and Nephews. He was predeceased by his loving companion Catherine Baker in 2015, Son Ira "Sonny" Baker in 2009 and daughter-in-law Lucille Baker in 2008.

Friends may call Wednesday June 26 from 5 to 7pm at the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 37 Chapel Street, (Route 408), Mount Morris, New York.  Private family Interment Mount Morris Cemetery with full military honors.  Memorials may be made to Livingston county Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris, New York 14510.  Sign the online registry at

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