QUEENSBURY – Zachery “Zack” Baird, 26, a long-time resident of Hudson Falls, most recently of Queensbury, passed away on May 28, 2021, after a long battle with Prader Willi Syndrome.
Born on June 6, 1994 in Augusta, Maine, he was the son of David Baird and Serena Stagnitta.
He was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School, class of 2012.
Zack enjoyed fishing, playing video games, driving his car, cooking, baking and model car collecting. He loved watching tv shows on cooking and crime shows. He treasured the times that he socialized with his family and friends. Zack never hesitated striking up conversations with whomever was near. If he ever caught your ear at a party or gathering of any sort, you realized quickly how he loved to talk. Zack will be most remembered for his smile. If you see a picture of him, you would see his beautiful a smile.
Zack is predeceased by his great grandfather, Elger Warner, his great grandmother, Doris “Nanny” Newton, and his grandfather, Joseph Stagnitta.
Survivors include his mother, Serena Stagnitta, of Saratoga; his father and step-mother, David P. Baird & Courtney Shaler, his sister, Ashley Baird and his brother, Lela Smith, all of Fort Ann; his grandmother, Cynthia Williamson of Malone; his grandparents, David W. & Peggy Baird of Chestertown; his uncles, Scott Baird (Kymberlie McKeen-Bryant) of Livermore, ME, Jason and Darcy Baird of Winthrop, ME, Joseph Stagnitta of Malone; his cousins, Kendra Newman, Dylan, Mathew & Jacob Stagnitta, all of Malone; Vanessa Baird (Ayush Jain) of Seattle, WA; Jacob Baird (Damaris Martinez) of Queensbury; Benjamin Baird of Rochester, VT; Ryan, Logan & Colton Baird of Winthrop, ME and his girlfriend, Kayla Stehling of East Patchogue.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021, 1 p.m., at New Life Baptist Church, 62 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.
Memorial donations in memory of Zack may be made to Prader‐Willi Syndrome Association, 8588 Potter Park Drive, Suite 500, Sarasota, FL 34238 or AIM Services, Inc., 4227 NY-50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
My sweet baby boy, momma loves you to pieces!💖 I’ll always remember your big smile with those big blue eyes and that laugh! I’ll never forget you….Now you can breathe easy my sweet Angel….Love you!!!!
I will always remember Zack’s smile and friendliness at church. I loved our talks when he would ride his bike to our house years ago in Hudson Falls when we lived in the neighborhood and he would stop by to see if I had any of my fresh baked cookie bars. He always had a great attitude.
I Will always Remember Zack’s Smile and friendliness and how we used to hangout Years ago when he still lived in Hudson Falls and I’ll miss our Talks About who our Crushes were in Highschool Rest Easy Now buddy I’m sorry that we lost Touch over the years
David and Courtney, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Zach had an infectious personality and smile. It was a privilege to know him. May your memories provide you comfort and strength. You are in the thoughts and prays of all of us at CWI.