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August 20, 1947-April 17, 2017Arthur J. Haas, 69, devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017. He will be greatly missed. Arthur was born August 20th, 1947, in Stamford, Connecticut and was a life-long resident. He was a self-employed Certified Public Accountant for over 30 years.
A tri-sport athlete, Arthur, affectionately known as Big Art, was a stand-out football, basketball and baseball player throughout his youth and at Stamford High School. A music-lover, he also played the violin and baritone horn, which he went on to play in the UConn Huskies pep band.
He went above and beyond for his children and their varied athletic activities – never missing a single swim meet, softball or volleyball game. His doors were always open to anyone, and he would go out of his way to help a friend or stranger in need. He was generous, big-hearted, and opened his home to his and his children's many friends. Arthur had an amazing sense of humor and was a great story-teller, and made friends with everyone wherever he went. His greatest joys and sense of pride were for his three children and two grandchildren.
His love of fine food and dining out and UConn women's basketball were t at the top of his many interests, which also included SCUBA diving and WWII history.
Arthur was a 1965 graduate of Stamford High School and 1970 graduate from UConn, where he earned a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and was a member of the Phi Sigma Delta fraternity.
He is survived by his mother, Florence Haas; sisters Rosie Haas and Sara Wells; brother Paul Haas; former wife of nearly 30 years Sharon Haas, his children Jason Haas and wife Liliana, Becky Haas, Beth Taylor and husband Chad; his granddaughters Natalie and Casey Taylor; girlfriend Lette Gil; uncle Marvin Goldberg; cousins, nephews, and many special friends who were like family, including the Fines, Levines, Peltas, Goldbergs, Corbins and Rapoports.
He is predeceased by his father Bernard Haas, brother Philip Haas and beloved pitbull Lennox.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 20 at Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home at 2900 Summer Street in Stamford, followed by a burial at Independent Lodge Cemetery in Darien, CT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Stamford Hospital. Gifts made in his memory will support the Diabetes Prevention and Education program.
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DAYLE RAPOPORT CONSIDINE
May 17, 2017
To the Haas Family,
I truly thought I had signed this book when I learned of your Dad's passing. Eddie and I were truly shocked to learn of his passing Along with being our CPA for over 20 years, he was a friend and I loved him very much. The past few years were difficult for both your Dad and I but we always managed to chat for an hour or more and he always shared stories of the three of you as well as his two precious grandchildren who he adored, I had no idea how sick he Was. We would have been their for the Funeral if I were able to travel, but that is not an option for me at this time. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. He was a wonderful friend and always made me laugh no matter how bad things were. He will truly be missed.
Dayle Rapoport Considine and Eddie Considine
May 16, 2017
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Ravi Ingle
May 8, 2017
To Haas family and friends, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I had know Art as a friend for the last twenty years and I was very sad to get the news that he passed away. I will always remember his ever smiling face and he had such a kind heart. I will miss him. May God give strength to the family to go through this loss.
April 29, 2017
Our thoughts are with Artie's family at this very sad time. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. Dayle Rapoport Considine & Eddie Considine
WE LOVED YOU ARTIE
Susan and Murray Vogel
April 27, 2017
Sincere condolences to the Haas family. We knew Art from the Newfield area. He did our taxes years ago. His love of family was always apparent. Art was bigger than life. We send you our heartfelt sympathy.
Bob Ferrara
April 27, 2017
To the Haas family,
My sincere condolences. Art was a fine man. I have not seen him for some time but the last time we spoke he greeted me with a big smile and a sincere handshake as was his way. May he rest in peace.
Bob Ferrara
Vanessa Squeglia
April 24, 2017
To the Haas family,
Many prayers to all of you. Art did my taxes years ago and he was always such a nice man. I just found out today that he passed. He is in Heaven but always in your hearts.
Vanessa Squeglia
Bennett Salvatore
April 23, 2017
Haas Family
He loved you all deeply and was so proud of you all. He was simply a wonderful and caring man. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Paula (Kandetzke) Belair
April 23, 2017
I remember Art well from SHS and basketball games. He was a kind and funny guy. He will surely be missed.
Ingrid and Ralph Casolo
April 22, 2017
Becky, we are sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Our condolences to you and your family. May he Rest In Peace.
Greg & Maria D'Onofrio & Family
April 21, 2017
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Haas family
Ellen Sklar
April 21, 2017
Sorry for your loss Rosie (and family).
Michael Yoffe
April 21, 2017
My condolences to the family. I'm one of those friends from five-and-a-half decades ago who knew Art at school.
Bruce Cutter
April 21, 2017
My condolences to the Haas family. Knowing Art has been a privilege. He was a wonderful person and friend. On behalf of all the "Old Timers" from The Newfield Swim Club, where Art gave so much of his time, let me say that we will miss Art's visits but his smile, quick wit and caring personality will not be forgotten.
Ellis Crawford Jr
April 21, 2017
Mrs. Haas, and family, I had the honor of knowing Art, more than 50 years. There was no better person to have as a Friend. Art was Loyal to the end. He will be missed. So glad I was able to see him at our 50th class reunion. R I P dear Friend.
Arthur Clarke
April 20, 2017
R.I.P Art....
Blessings to all Art's family and friends.
John Roman
April 20, 2017
Becky and family,
My condolences for your loss.
April 20, 2017
To the Haas family,
Very sorry to hear of your dads passing, ours prayers and thoughts are with you.
Rob Martino
Bill Pidhirny, CPA
April 20, 2017
My condolence on Art's passing. I've known Art since the 3rd grade at K. T. Murphy, we graduated Stamford High together and became CPA's. Through the years we discussed our accounting and tax practices and he provided valuable advice. I enjoyed his sense of humor and friendship. He will be missed.
Bill Pidhirny, CPA
Ken Trout
April 20, 2017
I remember Art fondly from my High School days. Well liked by those who knew him,my condolences to his family.
Kathy Hospodar Thompson
April 20, 2017
So sorry Rosie. Give your mom a hug from me.
Sarah Macak
April 20, 2017
What a great man your dad was. Very kind, generous, and always had a sense of humor. I vividly remember hearing him tell me year after year, all about his great kids, and grand children, and the pride you all gave him in his life. I am sure he will live fondly in your hearts for ever and ever. My deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Ruth Weinroth
April 20, 2017
We so sorry to learn of Art's passing. He will surely be missed. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Harry, Luba, Larry and Ruth Weinroth
Bedford Jewelers
Roger Wahl
April 20, 2017
I have been a friend of Art for over 55 years. His dad would pitch and umpire for all of us when we played ball at Schofield Beach (where a home run rattled around the rows of beach lockers)...and Art hit many. We were both camp counselors at Long Ridge Day Camp during our high school summers. We graduated SHS and attended UCONN. We both became CPA's. I recently stayed at his home during our 50th Reunion. I am honored to have known him...Everlasting life is a long, long time...Forever and ever AMEN! See you then.
Laurie and Bob Dolian
April 20, 2017
To all the Haas family,
We are saddened to read of the passing of Art and will remember his love for family, infectious smile and memories at Newfield Swim Club. Thinking of all of you at this time.
Marilyn M jBuckley
April 20, 2017
To the Haas Family-
We were neighbors on Waterbury Ave for 36 years. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Rob Trout
April 20, 2017
Art and I graduated SHS in '65 and were teammates on their hoops team. He was a great guy. I was pleased to have seen him at our 50th HS reunion. Condolences to his family and friends.
Lisa and Allen Giudici
April 20, 2017
Beth/Chad, Jason/Liliana, and Becky: Allen and I are so sorry that Art has passed. He was a genuinely kind and generous man and we both enjoyed many good times with him. I remember thinking when my mom first met him how lucky she was to meet a man who had such a zest for life. Man, what a storyteller he was! I was always so impressed by the fact that whenever you went out somewhere with Art, he would always be four or five steps behind you chatting and storytelling with a perfect stranger! He had an open heart and just loved to share. Although we will not be able to attend services today, please know we are sending our love and thinking of all of you.
The Sabia Family
April 20, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers to Beth, Becky, & Jay.
Diane Cavaliero
April 20, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Hass family. Art and I graduated together from SHS he was one of a kind. May he rest in peace.
Diane Jost Cavaliero
Robert Bowron
April 20, 2017
So sad so many of our classmates are gone. Rest in eternal peace Art.
pam ryan
April 20, 2017
...my sincere condolences to the haas family...art was a classmate and friend at shs....rest in peace art...
Lisa &Allen Giudici
April 19, 2017
Beth/Chad, Jason/Liliana & Becky: Allen and I are so sad about Art's passing. I remember meeting him for the first time and feeling happy that my mom had met such a nice guy who had such a zest for life. Man, what a storyteller he was! I always marveled at the way you would be out somewhere with Art only to find him four or five steps back chatting with a complete stranger! We will always remember how kindhearted and generous he was, and with a great big open heart. While Allen and I will not be able to be there tomorrow, please know we are thinking of all of you and sending great Big Art size hugs, Lisa and Allen Giudici
April 19, 2017
So many fond memories for myself and my family....the trips and Christmases in Vt..the day he "acquired" Lennox..the scuba diving trips..the New Years eve parties...the cookouts ..the gourmet dinners....trips to Colgate to watch Beth play softball....tag sales...concerts...Thanksgiving dinners..and those very frequent trips to " Grade A" grocery store... Art loved to be with people and have a good time. He was kind to my family and treated them like his own. A story teller unpresidented by any one else I have known..his life centered around his children and friends...he will be so missed by all, my thoughts especially to Beth, Becky, Jason and Liliana......Judy G.
Angelo and Sara Cocolis
April 19, 2017
My long time friend Art...may God bless you and your family and all of your friends who always enjoyed your love and friendship throughout your life. You truly were a "blast" to be around.
Angie and Sara Cocolis
Henry L. Goldstein
April 19, 2017
Art was my friend and accountant for more than 35 years. Many can say many things about him - he was so unique. I think it can be summed up in two latin words we lawyers sometimes use.Art was sui generis. "one of a kind". I will miss his friendship, his great humor , his tenacity , and his business wisdom. Sincere condolences to his family.
Tom Campe
April 19, 2017
My condolences and respects to all of his family and friends. I was fortunate enough to meet Arthur on several occasions and he always left an amazing impression on me. I have been friends with his son Jason for many years. Take care.
Cynthia Haith
April 19, 2017
To the Haas Family (Liliana),
My sincere condolences go out to the family at this time.
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