Richard Knutson
February 16, 1932 ~ April 30, 2014
Richard Kenneth Knutson, age 82, of Shoreham, NY, died Wednesday, April 30. Born February 16, 1932 in Jamaica, NY, he was the son of the late Ture and the late Gertrude (Belms) Knutson. He served in the Navy during the Korean War from 11/23/1951 to 11/22/1955. He was employed by Shoreham Wading River Schools as a Guard. He is survived by his loving wife: Marie Ethel (Horvath) Knutson ,daughter: Jill Carol Joshi of PA, sons: Richard Eric Knutson of Shoreham, NY, Craig Raymond Knutson of PA, and five Grandchildren. The funeral service will be held 10:00 am on Friday, May 2 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY with Rev. Jeffrey H. Kolbo officiating. Burial will be follow in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale on Friday, May 2 at 12:00 pm. Calling hours will be Thursday, May 1 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Rocky Point Funeral Home, 603 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Rocky Point Funeral Home. www.rockypointfuneralhome.com
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I know that I speak for our entire Board and membership when I say how much we will miss Richard. He especially brought so much joy when he offered a toast in Swedish at our Annual Christmas dinner. Natalie Aurucci Stiefel, Pres. Rocky Point Historical Sociedty
christine knutson purchased flowers (Lily and Rose Tribute Spray)
Dearest Aunt Marie and Craig, Rich and Jill, We send our loving thoughts and prayers with our deepest sympathies on the passing of Uncle Richard. God Bless You. Christine, Darrell and Karen.
Diana muller purchased flowers (Rays of Solace Bouquet)
Rest in Peace, The Muller Family
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and members of the Rocky Point HIstorical Society, is with fondness and deep devotion that we remember Richard Knutson. His support for the mission and work of our historical society and love for family and community, will be long remembered. During our Annual Christmas Dinner, Richard would give special toast and greeting which added joy to the season. We are thankful for these beautiful memories.
Natalie Aurucci Stiefel, Pre.
Rocky Point Historical Society