Dr. Robert E. Knapp

1939 - 2021

Surgeon in the Army, private practice, Overlook Hospital, 82 Dr. Robert E. Knapp, 82, of Watchung passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 15, 2021. Born in Jamaica, NY, Bob was raised in Summit, NJ, and attended Summit High School, Seton Hall University, and Georgetown Medical School. Bob spent most of his married life in Watchung where he and his wife, Joanne, raised their 5 children. Bob worked as a General Surgeon at Overlook Hospital in Summit from 1972 to 1999; as a partner in General Surgical Associates, Bob's surgical practice had offices in Westfield, Summit, and Warren. Bob also served his country faithfully as a surgeon in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star for his distinguished service. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Joanne (Dorgan) Knapp; by his children, Robert "Robbie" S. Knapp and his wife Jean; Blair P. Knapp and his wife Beth; Blythe J. Knapp and her husband Hector Gasca; and Nicole K. Gilmore; and by his six grandchildren, Sarah, Patrick, Megan, MacKenzie, Tommy, and Maximo. Bob was preceded in death by his son, Erik Knapp (2018), his sister, Rita Ann Knapp, his brother, Nicholas "Bud" Knapp, and his son in law, Michael Gilmore. At this time, all services will be private. The funeral mass will take place on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 10:00 am. You can find the live streaming service at: https:// www.youtube.com/channel/UClVVEvIGB3O0MPrb_EMj5tg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's name to the Parkinson's Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, both causes near and dear to his heart. Funeral services have been entrusted to Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords, NJ. To send a message of condolence, please visit our website at www.flynnfuneral.com. Flynn and Son Funeral Home 23 Ford Ave. Fords NJ 08863 (732) 826-0358