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Dr. Miguel A. Mas, Sr. passed away Feb. 27, 2018, at 89, at the Moultrie Creek Nursing & Rehab Center where he resided for the past year. He was born in Banes, Cuba. From a young age, he attended the Jesuit boarding school, Dolores, in Santiago de Cuba. He earned his medical degree at the University of Havana in 1957 and returned to Banes, where he married his beloved wife of 45 years Marisa and distinguished himself in the practice of Internal Medicine. They emigrated to the United States in 1966 with their six children. In 1972, he completed additional specialty training in Anesthesiology at the University of Indiana. Two years later, he accepted the position of Medical Director of the Department of Anesthesiology at St. Augustine General Hospital where he worked until a devastating stroke forced him to retire in 1992.
Throughout his life, and particularly following his stroke, his courage and dignity served as a positive example for his family and friends. Despite many hardships and adversities, he was never bitter or cynical. To the end he maintained an optimistic view of life. He loved good humor. He was an accomplished physician and had many interests, including photography, history, music and of course, the weather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Miguel A. and Julia Mas, his wife Marisa, son Julio and grandson Daniel. He will be deeply missed by his children Lili (Bob), Madeleine (David), Maria (Lydia), Miguel (Libby), Juan (Melanie), daughter-in-law Michelle, grandchildren Lauren, Sarah, Emily, Gabriella, Stephanie, Madeleine, Bobby, Michael, Kelly, Catherine and Julie and great grandchild, Summer. He is also survived by his brother, Dr. Julio A. Mas and many more family members and friends.
His greatest joy was time spent with his family, and he never let them forget that. He was always generous with his love and his time. In the end he was ready for eternal rest and his family knows that he is at peace.
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Anastasia Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, with Rev. Fr. Tom Willis, celebrant.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory & Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
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As one of his nurses, I had the privilege of caring for Dr Mas during his last days. His optimistic outlook on life was an inspiration . God bless him and his family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy Godwin
Acquaintance
March 12, 2018
I always remember my Dad talking about what a genuine and kind person Dr. Mas was. I know he will be greatly missed. We are keeping all of you in thoughts and prayers.
Leslie Magre
March 10, 2018
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Mas. We are keeping him, and all of the Mas family, in our thoughts and prayers.
March 10, 2018
I would like to express my sympathy to the family for this great loss. May the God who comforts those that mourn sustain you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
Dean
March 9, 2018
Dr. and Mrs. Mas were great and had a wonderful group of kids. I spent a lot of time at their home growing up and it was such a loving and caring family.
Prayers to all of the family, he will be dearly missed, May He Rest in Peace.
Steven Burkhardt
March 6, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Remembering Dr. Mas at SAG hospital when I filed his insurance claims for him. Condolences to his family.
Sue Cubbedge
Friend
March 4, 2018
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