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Paula Knapp Obituary
HYDE PARK - Paula M. Knapp 62, of Hyde Park passed away Tuesday at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born May 31, 1949 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the daughter of Edwin C. & Sophie Zehnacker Brown. She was a Graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School and attended Dutchess Community College.
She was employed as a Computer Operator for C.D.I. of Sterling Forest, N.Y.
Paula Married George A. Knapp in Poughkeepsie on June 9, 1973. He survives at home.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Paula was a sports enthusiast. She enjoyed playing softball, volleyball and followed motocross even after her son stopped competing. She was an avid Yankee fan.
She is survived by her daughters and their husbands: Jacqueline & Harold Folmsbee of Red Hook, N.Y. and Tara Ann & Shane Baker of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Her son James P. Knapp lives in Hyde Park, N.Y.. Her Brother and sister-in-law Edwin & JoAnn Brown of Unionvale, N.Y. Grandchildren include: Joseph, Jillian, Griffin, Grace, Sophie, Shayna and Anna. There are several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Thursday June 30, 2011 4-8 PM at the Wm. G. Miller & Son F.H., Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. A Mass of Chrisitian Burial will be held Friday 10 AM at Holy Trinity Church, 775 Main St., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12603. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Peter's Cemetery.
Memorial Donations to: American Heart Association, 301 Manchester Rd., Ste. 105., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12603.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paula Knapp
Cheryl L Pratt
June 23, 2021
Dear, Paula, every time I think about you not being down here with us it breaks my heart. But every time I think about the good times we had at work and what a good friend you are it makes me smile and warms my heart. God Bless; God Rest, my Dear Friend........ Until we meet again....... Love Always, Cheryl
Rose Ann Gasparro
July 3, 2011
George, and Family
This is my third time in sending my deepest sympathies to all of you. I hope you receive, and know I feel your sorrow, and will have you in my prayers. Rose ANn
Rich Sickler
July 2, 2011
George and Family.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.. I have worked with Paula for 11 years at CDI in IBM..She was a wonderful person, Whenever she needed someone to cover for her so she can talke off from work to spend times with her family on holidays or birthdays I always said yes to cover for her..I will sorely miss her
Cheryl Pratt
July 1, 2011
To Tara, George, Jamie and the Knapp family,
During the several years Paula and I worked together we developed a friendship and shared many joys due to our children and grandchildren. One thing I will never forget is how she was there for me when my twenty-six year old son died. I can still see her and George at the church. I already miss her and thoughts of her will forever remain in my heart.
May God Bless You and Keep You,
Cheryl
Sandi Murray
July 1, 2011
I remember Paula as a beautiful and caring person in high school. I no longer live in Poughkeepsie and was saddened to hear the news on email. i wish i could have attended the visitation. I offer condolences to Paula's family I am so sorry for your loss.
Sandi Cashman Murray
susie osterhoudt
July 1, 2011
Tara, Jamie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Robert D. Wyatt
July 1, 2011
God Bless Your whole family May the peace of the Lord be with You all.
American Heart Association
July 1, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
July 1, 2011
Paula was a great wife, mom, grandmother, and friend. She is an angel up there now looking over all of you with love. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Love Kathy and Bob
Good memories
Jennifer Frisenda
June 30, 2011
I found one more great picture of George, Paula, & Kevin.
Bryan Stewart
June 30, 2011
I worked with Paula during my many years at IBM. She was such a kind hearted person; I remember she would come down every night and spend time with Tara when we all worked in the same building.
My deepest sympathies to the entire Knapp family; we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Joanne Kellerman
June 30, 2011
I worked with Paula at IBM back in the Day when IBM was big in Poughkeepsie. Paula and I shared the same Birthday. I always teased her because she was born in 49 I was born in 50. She was a good mentor and I learned alot from her. She will be missed. God bless her and her family. She would know me as Joanne Sovak I have gotten married since then. (Joanne Kellerman Sparrowbush, N Y )
Ann & Jerry Petkovich
June 30, 2011
I was a highschool friend of Paula and can truly say she was one of the most sincere and friendly persons I have ever known. She was a real beauty inside and out but never assuming or self centered. We both married and had our children in our early adult years and always compared our number of children and grandchildren at our occasional visits through the years and at the OLL reunions. My husband and I send our sincere condolences to you, George, and your family. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel who will always look after you in a very special way.
Donna Knapp
June 30, 2011
George, Jackie, Tara and James: My sincere condolences on your loss and I have been constantly thinking of all of you.
On a brighter note: Paula is now up in Heaven with Arden & Lester and trust me, Paula will never be lonely.
Love you all,
Donna
June 30, 2011
"Hey, Paula" was one of my favorite songs in high school and I always looked up to Paula because she was so pretty and so nice. It saddens me and my twin, Claudette, to hear of your loss. May God comfort you all today and in the difficult days ahead. Love and Prayers, Paulette Diette Vitale, Oklahoma City, OK
June 30, 2011
Although I have not seen Paula in many years, my memories of her as a cheerleader at OLL are fun-filled and of her smiling all the time. May your memories of her be as sweet as mine.
Sandy Myers Eighmie
Catherine Morphet
June 30, 2011
George and Family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
You are in our thoughts...Catherine, Alex, Peyton and Kirsten Morphet
Mary Corliss Bergin
June 30, 2011
High School is a time that mixes teen angst and self doubt with pep rallies and proms. Paula's friendship eased challenging times and enhanced the good times. As others have said, her beauty was inside as well as outside. God bless her family.
The Rosenfelds
June 30, 2011
Our deepest condolences are with the whole family and to let you know we are sending you are sincere sympathy for your great loss. But you should always know,that Paula is always with you in your heart and thoughts.
Celebrating last year at the Margarita Party.
Jennifer Frisenda
June 30, 2011
George and Family,
Kevin & I are so sorry for your loss. We are thankful that we got to know Paula. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are here for you if you need anything at all.
Kevin & Jen Frisenda
Sharon Eginger
June 30, 2011
I worked with Paula at IBM for many years, she was a warm, caring and loving individual that will be missed. My sympathies to her family, may she rest in peace.
Chris Sekul
June 30, 2011
James and family- my deepest sympathies in this time of the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts
Linda Romano-Kuzara
June 30, 2011
Paula & I were cheerleaders together at OLL. How I admired her beautiful blond locks. She was a beautiful person both inside and out. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Suellen Nelson
June 30, 2011
I am very sad to hear about Paula's death. I have never met a person who smiled more than Paula and who emitted such a positive attitude to everyone around her. She was loved by all. Suellen Aderholdt Nelson
June 30, 2011
George and family....We are so sorry to hear about Paula's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Suzy(Zehnacker) and Mike Pelletier.
Terry Shields
June 30, 2011
To all of the Knapp family - Having worked with Paula for numerous years, I will sorely miss her sense of humor. She was quite a character, especially when you got her talking about sports!! My
thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort..
Christina Fredericks
June 29, 2011
I am deeply saddened by the passing of my high school friend, Paula. Everytime I hear the song, "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter" I still think of her. I always will. Still can see her smiling in her blue and gold cheerleading uniform. Everyone loved Paula. Everyone will miss her. Chris Solpietro Fredericks
June 29, 2011
I worked with Paula for many years both at IBM and CDI and am so sorry to hear of her loss. She was a delight to know. My deepest sympathies to the Knapp family. Mary Anne Dykas (Rhinebeck, NY)
Pat Ireland
June 29, 2011
To My Brother and his family. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you and our memories and good times are forever in our minds. We had many good times both family and vacations together and we have all those wonderful memories to remember of Paula. See will be missed and we are here for all of you. Love Pat & Ed
Mia Jacoby-Twigg
June 29, 2011
George and family. I am so sorry to hear about Paula's passing. I am so sad. She was a wonderful person, kind, loving, compassionate and caring, a really good soul. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. Mia Jacoby-Twigg.
Skip and Sandy Kilmer
June 29, 2011
George and Family -
Skip and I cannot find words to express our deepest sympathies to all of you at this time. She was greatly loved and will be missed. Keep the memories alive and remember the laughs and happiness that you have had over the years. We will miss our smiling neighbor .... Take care of each other.
Jill Indelicato
June 29, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Paula's passing. We have truly lost a beautiful person... I worked with Paula many years ago, and always loved her laugh and sense of humor. My deepest sympathies to all of her family. Jill Indelicato
Dina Fauci
June 29, 2011
Jacqueline and family, I am so sorry to hear your mom passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Dina Fauci
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