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Gordon Knorr Obituary
Endwell - Gordon B. (Wazzo) Knorr, 89 of Endwell, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna (Tokos) Knorr; 2 sons, Gordy and Jimmy Knorr. He is survived by his son, Jerry (Monica) Knorr; 2 grandsons, Eric and Alex Knorr; his sister, Arlene Kasson; his brother-in-law, Joseph Tokos; also nieces, nephews, cousins and his special friends, Cheryl Strauss, Chris Yonkoski, Gary Dinert and Mark Gerchman. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Endicott, a retired IBM employee, a member of its Quarter Century Club, and a past member of the IBM Country Club Board of Directors. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving during the Korean War, a member of the American Legion Post #82, Past President of the Binghamton Chapter of Baseball Umpire's Association, a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he was a 4th Degree Knight and Past President of its Columbus Club. Gordy was a loyal and loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend. He was one of a kind behind the plate and "called them as he saw them, always". He lived his life to the fullest and was a friend to all. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of Good Shepherd Village, Endwell for the love and compassion that was shown to Dad and Dr. John Perry of Endwell Family Physicians for his relentless care, love and devotion. Funeral services will be held Thursday 10:30 AM from the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott, NY and at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Church 207 Hayes Ave. Endicott, NY where a Funeral Mass will be held. Burial will be in Slovak Catholic Cemetery, Binghamton, NY. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to St. Joseph's Church.
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Maureen Reynolds
February 25, 2021
So sorry to hear about Gordy’s passing. My parents adored him and took him to the AOH Hall with them many, many times. They all lived at Good Shepherd Village together. My father unfortunately had to enter the Skilled Nursing facility there and now the Memory Unit, all during the pandemic, so we were thrilled to hear that he and Gordy were able to see each other while in the nursing facility together. They were good friends. I unfortunately never got to meet Gordy but heard his name so often after their weekly Friday night treks to the Hall that I feel like I do know him. My parents said he was a wonderful man and they will miss him dearly.
Pat Drahos Berdine
February 12, 2021
Sorry about your father, him and my dad were great friends from family picnics to umpiring games.
Jean and Lou Mikula
February 12, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David,Kierstin,Mike ,Matthew Griswold
February 11, 2021
Sorry to hear of the passing of Gordy.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael J. Celeste
February 11, 2021
To Gordy's family- He was just ahead off me at JC Hi, and we played together in basketball leagues. Back then he was known in those circles as "Gunner" Knorr. Gordy could shoot from anywhere on the court and from any position of his body--and usually make the shot. It was fun just to watch him. I often wondered why he didn't go out for the JC Varsity team. I was hoping to make the 50 Yr. Club this year (if they have it) and ask him, as I see he often attended each year. Another good friend from the past, gone, even tho it was brief for the 4 yrs at JC, I'm sure later memories of family and friends will be long remembered.
Jerri Ficarro
February 11, 2021
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family - with deep sympathy.
Jay and Jerri Ann Ficarro
Jan Townsend
February 10, 2021
Gerry, Arlene, Pam and families,
So very sorry to hear of your loss! Please know that you all are in my prayers!
Cindy Balch & Sam Balch
February 10, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Jerry!! Our deepest sympathy!! ❤
jerry
February 10, 2021
Married to my cousin Anne. I played basketball with Gordy in 9th grade-we had a great team. Super umpire. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Pamela Millus-Bobinis
February 10, 2021
Sending heartfelt condolences to you & your family.
John Miranowski
February 10, 2021
Jerry, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I got to know him later on in life while tipping a few at B2. I enjoyed our conversations. He was very proud of you, and should be. The one regret I have is not taking him up on his invitation to golf. Please accept my condolences.
GEORGE KOLBA JR.
February 10, 2021
may he rest in peace. he made baseball fun during and after the game. my condolences to the family.
Dick James
February 9, 2021
My wife and I knew Wazzo for 50 years+. I umpired many games with him and attended many post-game stops. When Gordy entered the room, his first statement was."Hi. Wazzo's my name, umpirin's my game.
It served as a great ice breaker. He always talked about Barb's fried chicken which she brought to us at First Ward [1978!] when we were working a national tournament about 2 in the morning. Sadly, most of the umps from that time are gone but we had a great group of guys.
He called a player out on a close call and the guy squawked about giving him a break and Gordy replied "No in this game, partner!
Our condolences to the family. I have many great memories.
Dick and Barb James and the Binghamton Umpires
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