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Brian Knack Obituary
February 24, 1979 - August 6, 2021
Youngsville, NY
Brian James Knack of Youngsville, NY, a Water Treatment Operator for the Town of Fallsburg died unexpectedly on Friday August 6, 2021 in South Fallsburg, NY. He was 42 years old.
The son of Forrest L. Knack and Barbara Allegretta Robinson, he was born February 24, 1979 in Harris, NY.
Brian was a 17 year member of the Youngsville Fire Department and he truly enjoyed his fire department friends. He loved riding his 4 wheeler, his snowmobile, shooting guns, and hunting with his Dad and friends and driving his new pickup.
Survivors include his father, Forrest L. Knack of Youngsville, his mother, Barbara Robinson of Youngsville; his brother, Kevin L. Knack of Youngsville; his paternal grandmother, Betty L. Knack of White Sulphur Springs, NY; many cousins and two very special friends, Kevin Klein and Steven Schroeder, both of Youngsville. Brian was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Claire Allegretta and by his paternal grandfather, Richard Knack.
God Speed Brian may you rest in peace!!
Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday August 12 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Jeffersonville, NY. Firematic services by the Youngsville Fire Department will be at 7:00 PM, Thursday at the funeral home, followed by a funeral service at 7:15 PM at the funeral home. Bud LeConey will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Youngsville Fire Department, PO Box 78, Youngsville, NY 12791. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home Jeffersonville, NY 845-482-4280. For directions or to send condolences please visit stewartmurphyfh.com
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