Allen M. Krass

The family of Allen Krass is profoundly saddened to announce his passing on March 17th. Allen was the cherished only child of Louis and Pauline Krass, born in 1931 in Detroit. From a young age, Allen enjoyed a wonderful community with which he remained close for his entire life. His kindness and generosity of spirit generated more friends when he attended Cass Tech High, the University of Michigan Engineering School (he was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi), and Wayne State University Law School. These bonds remained an integral part of his life to the very end. While working for the Bendix Corporation, Allen built on his engineering foundation by studying for a law degree at night and then launched his own intellectual property law practice. Allen achieved great success in this field, patenting important inventions such as the retractable seatbelt, digital video recorder and programmable thermostat. In a notable case, he defended Here's Johnny Portable Toilets in a trademark suit brought by Johnny Carson which, to Allen's delight, was depicted in a cartoon in the New Yorker magazine.
Allen was a trusted advisor to many. If a friend dreamed up an interesting idea, he enthusiastically documented and executed the necessary filings (frequently pro bono) to protect the invention. He often went further by inspiring and encouraging the inventors to become entrepreneurs and by supporting the launch of businesses for their innovative ideas. Young lawyers in his practice blossomed under his mentorship and many went on to become leaders in the field themselves. After selling his practice, Allen closed out his career as a valued advisor to his son at IPD Analytics. In 1962, he married the love of his life, Rosita, the cousin of his best friend. He quickly became a devoted son-in-law to Leon and Celia Grynbal. Allen and Rosita were blessed with three children: Howard (Stephanie Dimperio), Jennifer (Mike Bruynesteyn) and Michelle (Andrew Silberstein). They have seven grandchildren who were deeply cherished by their Zayde -- nothing was more important to Allen than Lila, Adam, Olivia, Charlie, Jack, Charlotte and Julia. Allen and Rosita shared many passions. They explored the world together -- often with friends -- including several exciting scuba diving adventures. Allen was very proud of Rosita's well-known cooking talent, and they frequently enjoyed hosting lively dinner parties. They were members of several international food clubs and attended cooking schools and classes together. Tennis played a huge role in their life -- they were active members of the Detroit Tennis & Squash Club for decades and Allen played almost daily well into his late eighties. Allen was a voracious reader and possessed a deep well of knowledge that informed his conversations with friends and that his children and grandchildren found to be a terrific resource throughout their school years. Allen's sparkling eyes and low chuckle will be sorely missed by Rosita, his children, his grandchildren and others he inspired.
Chapel Service will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Levitt-Weinstein Beth David Memorial Chapel, 7201 N. 72nd Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33024. The family requests donations in memory of Allen Krass to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Levitt-Weinstein Blasberg-Rubin-Zilbert Memorial (305) 932-2700.
We realize travel is very difficult therefore the streaming information is as follows: https://www.shiva.com/stzabeum Zoom will begin 10 minutes before the Service at 12:50 p.m.
Thank you for all for your kind and deeply felt condolences during this difficult time. With Love, The Krass, Bruynesteyn and Silberstein Families.