Felix Alberto Baez (affectionately known as Junior), age 67, a long-time resident of Philadelphia, died Saturday evening, November 29, 2025, in his home in Philadelphia.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Maria Josefa Baez on April 18, 2006, and his dear father, Feliciano Baez-Borges on April 5, 2016. Felix was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
Mr. Baez attended Catholic schools in Philadelphia and graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in 1976. He worked as a Philadelphia Police Officer for 33 years. He was awarded several accommodations, one for bravery, two merits and two citations.
Mr. Baez served his country honorably with the United States Air Force from 1976 to 1982, stationed in Texas, California, and England. He served in the United States Air Force Reserves for nineteen additional years.
Throughout his life, he enjoyed many hobbies including riding his motorcycle, repairing watches, selling knickknacks with his younger sister, and visiting his neighbors. He enjoyed telling stories of his adventures in the force and visiting his nieces and nephews. Growing up he loved to play baseball, and his favorite professional player was fellow Puerto Rican, Roberto Clemente.
He is survived by his two sisters Heyda I. Toth and her husband Michael J., of Harleysville and Lourdes G. Baez-Mangual of Telford; his son Louis, grandson Gabriel, granddaughter Angelina and great granddaughter Amira of San Antonio, Texas as well as ten nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11:00am at Corpus Christi Church, 900 Sumneytown Pike (at Supplee Road), Lansdale (in Upper Gwynedd Twp.), PA 19446, where the family will receive friends from 9:30 – 11:00am before Mass. Interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Felix’s name may be made to, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or 800-805-5856.
I am so sorry to see that Felix has passed from this earth. I know Felix from my childhood friend Heyda Baez Toth and family, and have always seen him with a smile in his handsome face. I am so proud of his service to our Country and City of Philadelphia, and certain there is a special place for him in Heaven.
Ty Betty
I was lucky to have worked with Felix in the 6th District. He had a great sense of humor, was a good guy and cop. He is fondly remembered by all his coworkers on the Philadelphia Police Department.
I wanna say Rest in peace to my uncle I found him dead in his chair in the living room I called 911 I checked on you you told me I would be okay I believed you I can’t believe this it doesn’t seem real oh lord bless my family in this tough time we’re going threw
I already miss you, brother. Michael