William D. Knapp

April 15, 1951 - April 6, 2020

William D. Knapp, age 68 of Caroga Lake passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 at his son and daughter in law's home in Northville, surrounded by loving family. Born in Rockville Center, Long Island, NY on April 15, 1951, he is the son of the late Egbert D. and Anne V. Liguori Knapp. He was raised in Long Island and graduated from Massapequa High School. William was a career Fireman and Retired Fire Captain of the Gloversville Fire Department. He owned and operated Bill Knapp Excavating for many years and kept busy plowing snow in the winter. He belongs to the International Association of Fire Fighters, Esperance Elks Club 2507, Sons of the Legion, Nick Stoner Golf Club and the Nick Stoner Trailers Snowmobile Club. He became a year round resident of Caroga Lake after a childhood of summering in Canada Lake with his family. He enjoyed hunting, shooting, fishing, boating, playing golf, and riding his Harley with his great friends. Survivors include son, David Knapp and his wife Darcie of Northville, daughter, Jennifer Smith and her husband Donald of Mt. Vision, NY; sisters, Judy Tannenbaum and Donna Knapp of Atlanta, GA; beloved grandchildren, Kendra Smith, DJ and Liam Knapp, Madison Rhodes and Hunter Roy. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be private to his immediate family, a celebration of life will take place at a date and time to be determined. Interment will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Northville. Memorial contributions may be made in William’s memory to the Gloversville Fire Department, 5 Frontage Road, Gloversville, NY 12078. Arrangements are in the care of Northville Funeral Service, Inc. 401 Bridge Street, Northville NY 12134.