FLAGLER/PALM COAST NEWS-TRIBUNE
Palm Coast, Florida
Wednesday, May 26, 2004

FLAGLER BEACH - Bert J. Baiata, 78, of South Flagler Avenue, a milkman for Oak Tree Dairy in New York before his retirement, died Sunday at Florida Hospital-Flagler, Palm Coast.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Baiata, a Navy veteran of World War II, moved here in 1980 from Long Island, N. Y. He was a mem­ber of Church of the Rock, Port Orange. A craftsman, Mr. Baia­ta enjoyed carpentry, playing bocce and watching sports.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Rita; a son, Mario, and a daughter, Virginia Giaramita, both of Flagler Beach; a brother, John, Lake Worth; and five grandchildren.

Craig-Flagler Palms is in charge.