Obituary of William Arthur Haas

William Arthur Haas, age 82, died on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at his home in Dunellen. Born in Plainfield, Mr. Haas lived in North Plainfield for most of his life before moving to New Hampshire, Pluckemin, and most recently, Dunellen. Prior to his retirement in 1990, Mr. Haas owned and operated the Haas & Haas Heat Treating Company in Rahway. Mr. Haas also was the owner and operator of The Plainfield Machine Company in Middlesex. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps, having served during WWII. He attended Rutgers University for 2 years and belonged to the Navy League and Saint & Sinners Club. I his spare time, he loved woodworking, especially building childrens toys, and spending time on his boat, the LambieLou. He also enjoyed eating at Cahoots with his son. He is predeceased by his parents, Heinrich and Dagmar (Koed) Haas; and his sister, Henrietta Haas. Mr. Haas is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice Castro Haas. Also surviving are his three sons, Arthur William Haas of Dunellen, Henry Haas of Middletown, and William Arthur Haas, Jr. of Effort, PA; four daughters, Diane Louise Fitzpatrick of Milford, NH, Debra Calie of White Township, Darlene Ann Decker of Lafayette, and Donna Ann Grare of Bridgewater; ten grandchildren, Kerry Fitzpatrick of Singapore, Shannon Fitzpatrick Shroeder of Poulsbo, WA, Michael Kipp of Bound Brook, Troy Kipp of Vernon, Aaron and Jordan Haas of Effort, PA, , Adam and Kyle Grare of Bridgewater, and Aaron and Katie Haas of Vermont; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 10th at 10:30 am at Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, NJ 07069. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the funeral home. Send condolences to www.higginsfuneralhome.com.