Philip W. Maas, Jr., passed away Feb. 6, joining his wife Doris (Zanni) Maas, who predeceased him on Nov. 8, 2006. Phil was born in Chester, son of the late Philip W., Sr., and Jennie (Grote) Maas. Phil leaves behind his brother-in-law John Zanni of Riverton, Utah; and many nieces and nephews; and grand-and-great-nieces and nephews around the country. In addition to his parents, Phil was predeceased by his sister-in-law Erma Zanni.

After graduation from Chester Elementary and High School, Phil entered Yale University to study music, business administration, and architecture. Upon completion, he taught piano and organ. He was also an organist and choir director at St. John’s Church in Old Saybrook, Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Essex, and Christ the King Church in Old Lyme.

Sometime later, Phil became sales manager for Verplex Company, a major lamp and lampshade manufacturer. He later went on to become Vice President and CEO of Keystone Masonry, the largest non-union masonry contractors in New England, and ultimately became Vice President and CEO of Clark Corp., a major general contractor and development firm. As the first Connecticut President of the Association of Builders and Contractors, a national non-union association of general contractors, architects, and engineers, he was well-known in the construction industry.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main St., Centerbrook. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Chester. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Phil wishes you all the best, and thanks you for being his friend. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Mass General Hospital, Yawkey Center of Cardiology, Middlesex Hospital-Weiss Hospice Unit, or St. Joseph’s Church. To share a memory with Phil’s family please visit rwwfh.com.