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Richard C. Knapp, II of Jefferson Valley, NY passed away on August 24, 2019 at
the age of 77. He was born in Newburgh, NY on May 19, 1942, the son of the late
Richard and Evelyn Knapp. Richard was a graduate from Marist College with a BA
degree in Math. Richard worked as a Technical Writer for several financial
organizations as well as IBM. He met Judith McMenamin on a “blind-date” in 1976,
built a loving relationship for 6 years, and married on October 2, 1982. Richard
was an avid reader of Clive Cussler thrillers and loved solving the hardest
Sudoko puzzles he could find. His favorite pastime was periodically visiting the
casinos and keeping his winnings in his left pocket. He also loved competing
with Judy in a good game of Scrabble and then teaming up with her in playing
Shuffleboard against their rivals . He was a positive presence at Grace Church
and participated in Ministries that included Grace Choir as one of their bass
voices, as well as the Altar Guild and as a Counter of Church donations. Rich
and Judy lived a full life, always on the go and traveled to many countries and
states via airplane as well as cruises. He was nicknamed and affectionately
called “Ricky” by his daughter and nieces and when he was lovingly greeted with
a “Hi Ricky” he always beamed back with a happy grin. In addition to his wife
Judith, Richard is survived by his children Rich Knapp, Lisa Gradziel and her
husband Keith. Dawn McMenamin and her husband Bill Mazzoli, Marc McMenamin and
his wife Nicole. He is also survived by his grandchildren Marc, Brian, Mina,
Cori, Michael, Alicia, Alex, Toni, and Michael as well as many nieces, nephews,
other beloved family and good friends. He was predeceased by his grandson
Robert, and his Uncle Harold and Aunt Dot. Family and friends are welcome to
attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, September 7th at 11 AM at the Grace
Lutheran Church in Yorktown Heights, NY. - May 19, 1942 - August 24, 2019
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Richard C. Knapp, II of Jefferson Valley, NY passed away on August 24, 2019 at
the age of 77. He was born in Newburgh, NY on May 19, 1942, the son of the late
Richard and Evelyn Knapp. Richard was a graduate from Marist College with a BA
degree in Math. Richard worked as a Technical Writer for several financial
organizations as well as IBM. He met Judith McMenamin on a “blind-date” in 1976,
built a loving relationship for 6 years, and married on October 2, 1982. Richard
was an avid reader of Clive Cussler thrillers and loved solving the hardest
Sudoko puzzles he could find. His favorite pastime was periodically visiting the
casinos and keeping his winnings in his left pocket. He also loved competing
with Judy in a good game of Scrabble and then teaming up with her in playing
Shuffleboard against their rivals . He was a positive presence at Grace Church
and participated in Ministries that included Grace Choir as one of their bass
voices, as well as the Altar Guild and as a Counter of Church donations. Rich
and Judy lived a full life, always on the go and traveled to many countries and
states via airplane as well as cruises. He was nicknamed and affectionately
called “Ricky” by his daughter and nieces and when he was lovingly greeted with
a “Hi Ricky” he always beamed back with a happy grin. In addition to his wife
Judith, Richard is survived by his children Rich Knapp, Lisa Gradziel and her
husband Keith. Dawn McMenamin and her husband Bill Mazzoli, Marc McMenamin and
his wife Nicole. He is also survived by his grandchildren Marc, Brian, Mina,
Cori, Michael, Alicia, Alex, Toni, and Michael as well as many nieces, nephews,
other beloved family and good friends. He was predeceased by his grandson
Robert, and his Uncle Harold and Aunt Dot. Family and friends are welcome to
attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, September 7th at 11 AM at the Grace
Lutheran Church in Yorktown Heights, NY. - May 19, 1942 - August 24, 2019