Arthur James Haas

Arthur 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 childrens’ 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 11am 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.