RET FF PAUL KNAPP ENG*66......FORMERLY ENG*50
I never wanted to have to do this, but this is for my Dad.
The Wake and funeral arrangements are as follows:
Wake - Monday (12/4) from 2pm - 7pm at Schuyler Hill Funeral Home - 3535 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx, 10465
Funeral Mass - Tuesday (12/5) at 9:45am at St. Theresa Church – 2855 St. Theresa Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465
Interment immediately follow at the Old St. Raymond’s Cemetery – Opp. 3270 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461
(The family requests FDNY members to attend in Class A uniform if possible.)
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation - 21 Asch Loop, Bronx, NY 10465.
Paul R. Knapp - a 32 year veteran of the FDNY with Engine 50/Ladder 19 (1963-1977) then Engine 66/Ladder 61 (1977-1995) and US Army veteran (1957-1960) passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28th.
As a member of Engine 50 he was given the nickname “Mr. 50” by his brother firefighters, a title he cherished his entire life. After transferring to Engine 66 he proudly served as the UFA delegate for 15 years. He was also the commissar, and senior man and career adviser to all of his “johnnies” who he loved to teach and tell stories to, especially over a couple of cold ones.
He was predeceased by his wife Arleen Bartunek and son Paul Vincent. He is survived by his children - Lorraine, Robert, Kenneth and Christine. And he was the proud grandpa of Kelly & Erin Knapp, Peter T. Tarsnane and April & John Bitetti.
Although it was a sudden and unexpected loss, the family takes comfort in the tremendous outpouring of support from their friends, the entire community and especially the members of the FDNY – whose generosity and assistance have been outstanding.
Like all firefighters who protect and serve - he is gone but will never be forgotten.