Deacon Frederick J. Haas, Jr., a deacon of the Archdiocese, died on October 27, 2024 at the age of 81. Deacon Fred was ordained by Archbishop Joseph Bernardin for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on September 26, 1976, the very first permanent ordination cohort in the Archdiocese. He served the Archdiocese as a permanent deacon for forty-eight years.
Upon his ordination, Deacon Fred was assigned to St. Catherine of Sienna Parish, Westwood. In 1979, he was reassigned to St. Ignatius Parish, Cincinnati. In 1999, he was assigned to St. Leo Parish, Cincinnati, and St. Bonaventure Parish, Cincinnati, in 2000. In 2006, he was assigned to St. Thomas More Parish in Withamsville, where he served most recently.
Deacon Fred leaves his wife, Linda, to whom he was married for 56 years. He also leaves three of their four children and their spouses, and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by their son Matthew Haas.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245.
Arrangements are being handled by E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 177 W. Main Street Amelia, OH 45102. You may read the full obituary on the funeral home’s website here.
Please keep the repose of the soul of Deacon Fred Haas, Jr. in your prayers, as well as peace and consolation for his entire family.
