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George Washington Kniffin - Class of 1980

Delete this post Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 01/Sep/2017
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  George Washington Kniffin, age 55, of New Windsor, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Born in Newburgh on January 29, 1962 he was the son of the late Barton and Carole Terracina Kniffin, and his late step-father, John Norvell Collins. George as he was known to family and friends was a larger than life personality. A 1980 graduate of NFA he was a highly talented carpenter. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Survivors include his beloved daughter, Savannah Kniffin of Newburgh, brothers; John T. Collins and wife, Mel Marta of Harrison, NY and their son: Rafael F. Marta, Barton L. Kniffin of Newburgh, step-brother, Leo Wagner of Marlboro, sisters; Tammy Sanchez and husband, Fernando of Apex, NC and their children: Sierra and Sebastian and Kim O'Sullivan and husband, Colum of Marlboro and their children: Caitlyn, Crysten and Casey. George is also survived by his brother-in-law, Jason Owens and his daughter, Nikole Kniffin. In addition to his parents and step-father, George was predeceased by his sister, Cheri Kniffin Owens. (See Cl-82) Visitation for family and friends will take place Wednesday, September 6th from 4 to 8 p.m. at White, Venuto & Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 North Plank Rd. (Route 32) Town of Newburgh. Funeral service will commence following visitation at the funeral home. Father John Vondras will officiate. A private cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Burial of cremains will take place at a time convenient to the family in Mt. St. Francis Cemetery in New Windsor.


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