Francis John Vaas

Background

Vaas, Francis John was born on August 22, 1917 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Francis and Octavia Mary (Bernhardt) Vaas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude, College Holy Cross, 1938; Bachelor of Laws magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1948.

Career

Associate, Ropes & Gray, Boston, 1948-1956; partner, Ropes & Gray, Boston, 1957-1995; senior partner, Ropes & Gray, Boston.

Achievements

• Francis John Vaas has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1942-1946. Member American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association Clubs: Weston Golf (Massachusetts). Harvard (Boston); Knights of Columbus (Brighton, Massachusetts).

Connections

Married Isabel Connelly, January 6, 1969.

Father:

Joseph Francis Vaas

Mother:

Octavia Mary (Bernhardt) Vaas

Spouse:

Isabel Connelly