Robert H. Haas ’66

Robert H. Haas ’66, of Dorchester, Mass.; Dec. 2. He was a fixture in the Dorchester community, serving as a leader at Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation for 14 years and then at the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, where he was a founding member, director, and dedicated volunteer. Concurrently, he served as founder and president of the Uphams Corner Westside Neighborhood Association for almost 30 years. A trained classical concert pianist, he was known for performing professionally and for entertaining guests at his home with impromptu concerts. Also a photographer, he documented community events and his travels abroad in Europe, Australia, the Caribbean, and the Cape Verde Islands. Funds from the sales of his photographs supported community initiatives in his neighborhood. He was committed to missional living, a devout Catholic, and an active member of many faith communities. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, two nieces, and two nephews.