Kenneth Maas

Judge Maas changed my life as a teenager. I was on the wrong path and he helped me, when no one else did. Thanks to him my life got on track early. A few years later I contacted him to officiate my wedding, he remembered me. Still married 27 years later, and will always be grateful for his kindness, care and love. I think of him often.

Grandad, It´s been a long time without you. We are all doing great. The first grandkid is getting married this summer! Not me don´t worry, mike is getting married to a wonderful woman Hailey. You would love her I know it. Most of us are in college or beyond, we are all doing alright. You´ve taught me lessons I still use. Even how to make saltines with cheese and Worcestershire sauce the correct way :) I miss you every day but you remind me to always stay ahead in school. After failing...

Dear Dad,

It has been almost a year since you died and just as you wanted we as a family have adjusted the family sails and continue the course that you and mom have set forth. We all miss you very much. Every day I think of you. You were a wonderful dad and I am proud of you when I talk about you about. Thank you for being my dad.

Love you always,
Nancy

Dear Maas Family,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. We had the pleasure of getting to know Ken during the summer of 2000, prior to our July wedding. Upon searching for an officiant, Ken was recommended by a family friend. From the moment we met him at Perkins, we enjoyed his humor and compassion. A few years later our paths crossed and I got to know Ken on a more personal level, including his love for what he did and the lives he changed. Ken truly will be missed. Our thoughts...

Kenny and I were born three weeks apart, grew up a block apart in Saint Luke's Parish and attended grade school for eight years together. He went on to Saint Thomas Academy; I went on to Cretin. But we maintained our friendship until our late 20s, when life and family obligations occasioned our drifting apart.

I've never forgotten Kenny--who could? I am sorry to learn that he has passed away. My sympathies to you all.

Dear Nancy:
I am sorry to read of your father's passing. Please accept my sympathy. I know your family was close and it must be very difficult for you and your family at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Over the years I have thought about you so often. I look through pictures of us while in Winter Park and laugh when I think of all the fun times we had together. I remember fondly the friendship we had for that short period of time in our lives. Take care.

Maas kids - You won the dad lotto

My heartfelt compassion to the Maas family during this time of affliction. May God shield you from suffering and give you unfailing strength to hear it. Hopefully your memories of your husband/father and the like, will comfort you.
My prayers are with you always and forever.

Judge Maas was a mentor to me and my peers when we were new lawyers. He always had a word of kind advice for us ("don't let the jury know you're worried") and ("Just because your opponent is a jerk doesn't mean you have to follow suit"), and he never hesitated to catch us in the hall to let us know how we were doing professionally (or to encourage us to take time to travel in Ireland). I will miss him.