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Francis Knapp Obituary

KNAPP - Francis (Frank), 66, of Easton, PA, former resident of Cold Spring Harbor and Hicksville, L.I., passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 after a short, courageous battle with an illness. Born and raised in Belle Harbor, Queens. Graduated Manhattan College in 1964. Served as a Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, and retired after 35 years of service in Federal Law Enforcement as a Senior Special Agent with the U.S. Customs Service. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Cunningham). Devoted father of Matthew (Christina), Brian (Eileen) and Shannon. Adoring grandfather of Griffin, Frances, Anders, Katie, Brian, Jr. and Kelly John. Dear brother of George, James and Anne Hickie. Youngest son of the late George, Sr. and Annette. Cherished friend of Arch and Clare Findlay. Proud Godfather of Robert Findlay. Faithful friend to his Customs colleagues and Highlands neighbors. Family will receive friends at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, Huntington Station, NY, on Friday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass at 9:30am on Saturday at the Church of St. Patrick, Huntington, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to CancerCare and St. Francis Hospital Heart Center, Roslyn, NY would be appreciated.

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Published by Newsday on Mar. 19, 2009.

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Mary Lou Boggiano Smith

April 29, 2009

Frank (or Frankie as we all called him in Belle Harbor) will always be remembered for his kindness and his bright smile.
My sympathies to his family.

Joan O'Donnell

March 21, 2009

Frank (or Frankie as his cousins and friends called him) where we all grew up in Belle Harbor, NY., will always have a very special place in my heart for his kindness and thoughtfulness. My sincere condolences are sent to the entire loving Knapp family.

Tom O'Connor

March 21, 2009

Meeting and working with Frank at JFK/USCS was always a pleasure and will be greatly missed. God Bless you Frank, you were the best, and condolences to the Knapp Family.

Bernie Brondou

March 20, 2009

My deepest sympathy to you Kathleen , Matthew, Brian and Shannon.

Jim Hutchinson

March 19, 2009

Frank (or Frankie as we knew him growing up in Belle Harbor) was a special person who loved and lived life to the fullest. It was always fun to let people know you were "Frankie Knapp's cousin" because it always elevated you in their eyes. You never had to say any more because everyone knew him, and the name always brought a smile He will be missed dearly.

Connie and Chris Wills

March 19, 2009

You will be remembered always. Our sympathies to Kathleen and family. Your friend and neighbor in Easton, PA at the Highlands

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

March 19, 2009

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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