James E. Baird, 38, of Linden passed away at home on October 9, 2018. Born in Elizabeth he has resided in Linden since 1985. James worked for the past 4 years in the building and recreation department for the City of Linden. He served in the Marines during peacetime. James is the beloved son of James A. Baird, Jr. and the late Patricia (Smith) Baird, loving brother of Joseph Baird and his wife Kimberly, and Michelle Baird, stepbrother of Vincent Quarino, Stephanie Durbin, and Vanessa Quarino, cherished grandson of Tessie Smith, dear Uncle of Sean, and also survived by Aunts, Uncles, and Cousin. Visiting Sunday 2- 4 7 -9PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Monday, October 15, 2018, 10:00AM, at the Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 E. St. George Ave., Linden, N.J. Funeral Services will be conducted in the funeral home at 11:00AM. Interment Rosedale Cemetery, Linden.