- Date Of Birth: May 7, 1947
- Date Of Death: October 10, 2020
- State: Maine
Brunswick – Joseph Haas, 73, of Brunswick, Maine passed away with his loving wife of 47 years and daughter by his side the evening of October 10 th .
He is survived by wife Annette, son Marc, daughter Kirsten (her wife Judy). Grandchildren: William, Christina, Isabella and Sebastian. Siblings: Marianne, Gina, Bill, Chris, Viki, and Dolly. Along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved son David, father Joseph, mother Ruth, and sister Betsy.
Joe graduated from Holy Cross High School in Delran, NJ where he played football, was a member of the Glee Club, and participated in musicals. He graduated from Providence College. Joe was a Captain in the Army, he served in Vietnam. He met his wife while stationed in Germany. During their time in Europe they skied the slopes of Germany and Austria; getting married prior to leaving Germany in Heidelberg Castle.
Eventually Joe and his family planted roots in Brunswick, Maine. Joe was an avid fan of each of his children’s sports specifically soccer. He coached, reffed and became the unofficial videographer of his daughter’s high school career. After his children graduated Joe remained a huge fan of the Brunswick High School athletic teams, specifically soccer, basketball and lacrosse. In 2015 he was presented with the Brunswick High School Dragon Spirit Award from the athletic department. This award was very special to him.
Joe was a lover of books. Curating a vast library, at one time topping 2,000 volumes. He also enjoyed photography, always with a camera around his neck, ready to catch a beautiful landscape, wildlife and candids of family.
All Saints Parish, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Brunswick.
