Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Andrew J. Baum, 69, of Edgewater, Maryland formally from Allendale ,New Jersey passed away on July 5, 2020 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Andrew was born in Hackensack NJ on February 13 , 1951 to Andrew John Baum Sr. and Adaline Doris Baum . He graduated Northern Highlands Regional High school, Allendale New Jersey class of 1969 and received his Associate Degree from Bergen Community College.

Andrew was a dedicated police officer for 31 years, serving two years in Haledon, New Jersey, followed by 29 years in Allendale, New Jersey, before retiring in 2005. Andrew also served as the K9 officer for Allendale and surrounding towns and loved all of his dogs, Greta, Axel, Guard and Apollo. Andrew was a kind and compassionate man, a dedicated and loving husband and a wonderful father to his three children.

Andrew is survived by his wife Kathryn Lane Baum of 40 years, loving Daughter Lindsey Baum Colella, Sons Christopher and Lane Campbell , Son in law Philip Colella, Grandson Cole AKA “ Bubba” , sister Delcy Barton and brother in law Dick Barton . Sister in-law Barbra Lane Van Slooten brother in law Henry Van Slooten and many nieces and nephews .


A memorial service will be held Allendale NJ in late August 2020 TBA .

Donations in lieu can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation https://www.parkinson.org/

Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

Andrew J. Baum, Jr.

Andrew J. Baum, Jr.

Andrew Baum, Jr. Services

No public services planned at this time