Karl Heinz Lass, Jr.
May 22, 1970 ~ August 18, 2015
Karl Heinz Lass, Jr.
Karl Lass Jr. passed away on August 18, 2015 in his home in Falls Church, Virginia. He died peacefully, surrounded by family. He maintained a strength, spirit, and positive energy throughout his two year fight against cancer that inspired many.
Karl was born to Karl Lass Sr. and Monique Lass on May 22, 1970, and grew up a native Washingtonian. As a child, he loved riding his bike, hanging out with friends, leaping before looking, visiting his family in Germany and France, sailing with his dad, skiing with his family, and taking care of his golden retriever, Cider. His teen years were filled with fun and adventure best remembered with stories told by friends. From as early as elementary school, he developed friendships that have lasted a lifetime.
Karl graduated from the University of Maryland in 1997. While attending school, he became a brother of Alpha Phi Omega, a national, coeducational community service fraternity. There, he met his future wife and developed an even greater network of lifelong friends.
Karl spent most of his career working at SAIC where he not only used his business intuition in project control and management, but also forged strong, lasting friendships with colleagues.
Karl enjoyed spending time with friends, traveling, sailing, skiing, and cooking. He had a sharp mind, a warm heart, and a perpetual smile that welcomed every person he met as a potential new friend.
Karl's most beloved role in life, "Daddy," came with the birth of his daughter Delia, and son Karl (Charlie). He was happy to trade some of his former enjoyments for snuggle time and family time. He loved his children without sacrificing his personality. Delia often laughed with her father, "You're teasing me, daddy!"
Karl is survived by his wife Jennifer (Dubicki) Lass, daughter Delia, son Karl (Charlie), sister Isabelle, and mother Monique. His father, Karl Sr., preceded him in death in 2004.
Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Tuesday, August 25th, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Money & King Funeral Home in Vienna, Virginia. Family and friends are also invited to attend a graveside service and internment scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th at 2:30 pm at Columbia Gardens Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Karl's name to either of the following:
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Alpha Phi Omega - Epsilon Mu Chapter
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Karl Lass Jr. passed away on August 18, 2015 in his home in Falls Church, Virginia. He died peacefully, surrounded by family. He maintained a strength, spirit, and positive energy throughout his two year fight against cancer that inspired many.
Karl was born to Karl Lass Sr. and Monique Lass on May 22, 1970, and grew up a native Washingtonian. As a child, he loved riding his bike, hanging out with friends, leaping before looking, visiting his family in Germany and France, sailing with his dad, skiing with his family, and taking care of his golden retriever, Cider. His teen years were filled with fun and adventure best remembered with stories told by friends. From as early as elementary school, he developed friendships that have lasted a lifetime.
Karl graduated from the University of Maryland in 1997. While attending school, he became a brother of Alpha Phi Omega, a national, coeducational community service fraternity. There, he met his future wife and developed an even greater network of lifelong friends.
Karl spent most of his career working at SAIC where he not only used his business intuition in project control and management, but also forged strong, lasting friendships with colleagues.
Karl enjoyed spending time with friends, traveling, sailing, skiing, and cooking. He had a sharp mind, a warm heart, and a perpetual smile that welcomed every person he met as a potential new friend.
Karl's most beloved role in life, "Daddy," came with the birth of his daughter Delia, and son Karl (Charlie). He was happy to trade some of his former enjoyments for snuggle time and family time. He loved his children without sacrificing his personality. Delia often laughed with her father, "You're teasing me, daddy!"
Karl is survived by his wife Jennifer (Dubicki) Lass, daughter Delia, son Karl (Charlie), sister Isabelle, and mother Monique. His father, Karl Sr., preceded him in death in 2004.
Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Tuesday, August 25th, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Money & King Funeral Home in Vienna, Virginia. Family and friends are also invited to attend a graveside service and internment scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th at 2:30 pm at Columbia Gardens Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Karl's name to either of the following:
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Alpha Phi Omega - Epsilon Mu Chapter
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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My deepest sympathy go out to you and your family.
I was privileged to know him while I was a student at the University of Maryland. I am thankful that he was able to spend as much time as he had with Jenn and that he will live on in the hearts of all of his family and friends.
We are pleased to have known Karl for over 44 years. No better father can be imagined. He will remain in our hearts forever.
Deepest sympathy and great strength to overcome!
Monique and family, We send our deepest condolences to you on Karl’s passing. You are in our prayers. Michael and Becky Layous
Monique and family, We send our deepest condolences to you on Karl’s passing. You are in our prayers. Michael and Becky Layous
Monique and family, We send our deepest condolences to you on Karl’s passing. You are in our prayers. Michael and Becky Layous
I loved looking at the pictures and videos of Karl Heinz and his family that Monique posted and sent. You are a beautiful family. I grieve with you.
To us, Karl is family. He’s my husband’s sister’s husband; our brother-in-law; the father of our loving and spirited neice and nephew. And by the time we had the honor of joining him and Jenn for their intimate family wedding at a beautiful B&B in the Virginia countryside, he was our dear friend, who later stood as a groomsman at our wedding. We celebrated birthdays and holidays together. We were touched time and again by his enthusiasm and unfailing generosity. At times like these, we’re reminded how fortunate we are to have family close by with which to share life’s experiences. Karl, may you rest in peace knowing Jenn, Delia, and Charlie are surrounded by the tremendous love and support of family and friends, including uncles who know painfully well they could never fill your shoes but will continue in your memory doing all that they can to shower your children with endless love, laughter, and infinite silly moments. We love you, Karl. We miss you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I did not know your son,but I know the bond between mother and son.and it is eternal.I know your pain and grief is excruciating,but try to hold on to all of your happy memories. Life has a way of giving us only what we can bear,and,hopefully,this will be a short test followed by a lengthy period of healing. My profound sympathy to you and Isabelle. David Wise
Karl is our dear son-in-law. We remember his zest for life, his strength of character and, of course, his great Thanksgiving feasts. Most of all, we remember and are thankful for his great love for Jenn, Delia and Charlie. Karl. rest in peace.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Lass family. Karl was a fantastic person to work with at SAIC, in particular to someone who was new to the company at the time like myself. He will be sorely missed.
Karl was much more than a teammate, he was a mentor. Not by his words as much as by his actions, who he was and how he treated others, he was an inspiration. My deepest sympathies to his family. Please know that he was always there when I needed help or advice as he tirelessly led by example; not only of how to be a better teammate, but a better person. He will be sorely missed by our entire team. He will never fade from our memory.
We will always remember and miss Karl—his humor, quick wit and generosity. We knew him to be a devoted husband and friend. Then after Delia was born a warmth and gentleness emanated from him as he embraced fatherhood. It’s easy to picture him playing in the grass with Charlie on Memorial Day weekend or to hear the giggles spilling out of Delia as she curled herself up in his arms during a Sunday football game. These past two years he was quite simply the bravest person we knew. Peace to you, friend.
This incredible loss is cause for great sorrow, but Karl leaves a woman with huge strength that will raise their children with love and devotion to become wonderful adults and solid citizens, emulating both of their parents. God’s blessing on this family. Jim Wilson–the guy who walks Wiley the Kerry Blue Terrier.
My condolences to the family
I was fortunate to have known Karl for over 15 years, beginning our days as coworkers at SAIC. We spent many work lunches laughing, joking and sharing a common appreciation of utter nonsense. It was a true honor to be a witness to his growth in marriage and as a father. He loved and cherished his family greatly. We will miss you Karl.
My condolences to the family. Karl was a great guy and fellow APO brother.
Karl, we missed seeing you bringing the kids to and from school everyday. We missed your huge smile and goofiness. May your soul R.I.P ~Love, Malini, Gabe & Crystal~
My heart goes out to this beautiful family who has had a great loss but who will share priceless memories of Karl to last a life time.
Dear Jennifer, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your loved ones. Please accept my deepest sympathy and accept my prayers and support for you and your children’s future as well as to all that suffer and mourn the loss of Karl in their lives. May your memories of Karl be eternal and help sustain your future. The one sustaining hope for all of us and encouragement for the future is that you will be reunited with Karl in Heaven for eternity. This for me has always been the mainstay of coping with the losses in my life and in my 75 years. Please, consider my unconditional friendship to you and your family.
Dearest Monique, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during those difficult times.
Karl was an amazing man, a wonderful friend, and always the first to have fun and make everyone around him smile. He will always be missed, and his family is in our thoughts and prayers.
It’s been my honor to have known Karl through the college years and beyond. You’ve gone through life with the joy and happiness and you’ve shared that with your families and friends. I’ve never seen anything but a smile on your face. You are well loved and will be greatly missed. in LFS and more, Highway