Edith P. Knapp

MERIDEN - Edith P. Knapp, 85, wife of the late Raymond L. Knapp, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Skyview Center.

Born in Meriden on July 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Basilo and Agnes (Zeny) Perlot. She had resided in Meriden all of her life. Mrs. Knapp was employed by International Silver Company, where she met her husband. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church, a eucharistic minister and a member of St. Joseph choir, where she was able to use her beautiful gift.

She is survived by two daughters, Laura McManus and her husband, David, of Wallingford, and Rebecca Cagley and her husband, David, of Meriden; a son, Raymond L. Knapp Jr., and his wife, Roseanne, of Meriden; eight grandchildren, Scott, Katie Ann, Katy Mae, Nichole, Jennifer, Michael, Jason and Jamie; 12 great-grandchildren; a cousin, Aldo Perlot; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother; and a sister.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial to be held on Monday, April 18, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 22 Goodwill Ave., Meriden Everyone is asked to gather directly at the church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden on Sunday, April 17, from 2 to 5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter, 200 Executive Boulevard, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489. For online condolences, please visit www.jferryfh.com.