Bob was a police officer with the City of Buffalo Police Department and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville, the Knights of Columbus Council #919, and was a charter member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Bob was the head usher at the Immaculate Conception Church Saturday evening Masses for several years. He will be remembered as a kind, good-natured, and gentle man with a winning smile.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by a brother, Vincent L. (Lorraine) Haas of Florida; a sister-in-law, Diane Colgan of Vermont; a brother-in-law Stefan (Michelle) Pluta of South Dakota; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Shirley (John) Anderson and Patricia Kennedy.
Special thanks is given to Maureen & Jim Edmonston for their friendship and loving support throughout Bob’s illness, and to the staff & volunteers of the Hart Comfort House for their care and compassion given to Bob during his final days.
Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 11:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Church, 36 Maple Avenue in Wellsville. The Rosary will be recited on Thursday at 10:30 am in church prior to the Mass, and the AOH memorial service will be offered following the Rosary. Burial be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the Hart Comfort House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895; or the SPCA Serving Allegany County, 5440 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14813. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Uncle Bob was a wonderful man. He was always so strong but loving, and always cared about his family. He was kind and a fun person to be around. He will be missed.
ReplyDeleteUncle bob was a kind, selfless man who loved his wife, land , country and church which he served. He was a good natured man who loved to laugh and talk. I loved listening to him. I am sorry for your loss. My favorite and coolest uncle and a real role model.
ReplyDeleteTo Michael and Robert's Family, I send my condolences to all on the recent passing of my friend and DR co-worker. He was always positive and happy-go-lucky, with the ever present smile. Always willing to be helpful with a problem you might have. One of the good guys at the shop, always working and being an example. Another DR brother gone but not forgotten. RIP brother Bob! May your family be comforted by the Lord's spirit. Everett Harrington
ReplyDeleteTeresa we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing! Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this of sorrow.😞
ReplyDeleteTeresa, we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow and every day. Bob was such a nice neighbor.😞
ReplyDeleteBob Haas was a great man in my opinion. I met him many years ago when he worked the pct 16 sub station in central park plaza. As two young black men working security for Bell's mkt, he always treated my brother and I with kindness, respect and professionalism. He always gave us pointers on how to treat and deal with people and was instrumental to both of us later becoming Buffalo police officers. I've since retired but he'll always be one of my favorite mentors and one of my favorite cops, rest in peace brother
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Rickey. He spoke of you and your brother often, and would have been pleased that he had helped you in your chosen profession. Good Luck!
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