Faye F. Baughman

October 16, 1962 - October 17, 2020

Faye Frances Baughman, 58, of Westbury, N.Y. passed away on October 17, 2020. Growing up in Bayside, NY, Faye was involved actively in church, Girls Scouts and community affairs. While on the swim team at Bayside High School , Faye and her teammates set records and led the city to many National and Citywide swim championships. Faye loved swimming, and her coach was the renowned Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel in 1926. While attending St. John’s University, an interest in medicine and health care led Faye to join NYC Emergency Medical Services. She served in the FDNY / EMS for 27 years starting as a Medic. Serving the communities in Brooklyn and surrounding boroughs, she was promoted over the years retiring with the rank of Captain. Faye was the recipient of several awards and citations from NYC for her bravery and heroism in the line of duty. Outside of work, Faye loved being with friends and family and was a devoted mom and partner. She loved traveling and cooking and spending time at the beach with a good book. Her voice and laughter could fill a room and she always had a great story to tell. Preceded in death by her father William, mother Florence and life partner Joeddy Friszell. She leaves behind her loving brother, Ross Baughman, and the joy of her life, son Eric Friszell. Faye will be remembered with great love and many memories.