Richard C Maass

Richard C. Maass a 48-year resident of Chester, New York passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 74 years of age. The Son of the late Harry Maass and Margaret O'Neil, Richard was born on April 16, 1941 in Hollywood, Florida. Richard was predeceased by his loving wife, Alberta Maass in the year 2010. Survivors include his three children, daughter Jennifer and her husband, Jason; daughter Danielle and her husband, Alex; daughter Erika and her husband, John as well as his brother, Jerry and his nephew, Jason and his wife, Kelli. Additional survivors include his five grandchildren, Jason; Morgan; Victoria; Nathan and Harrison. Richard was a respected member of FDNY Engine 59/Ladder 30 in Harlem, New York. He was frequently referenced as "Midnight Maass" in the firehouse due to his outstanding late night meals. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 29, 2016 between the hours of 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc. located at 139 Stage Road, Monroe, New York 10950. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. Columba R.C. Church located at 29 High Street, Chester, New York 10918. Burial will follow at St. Columba Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Route 94, Chester, New York 10918. Memorial contributions in Richard's name may be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas F. Flynn, Director of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers. For additional information or directions to the location of services or to offer an on line memorial please visit www.flynnfh.com and "Light a Candle" in Richard's memory.