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Robert C. Knapp, 79, of Middletown, passed away Thursday, August 24th. Robert was born in Union, and lived in South Plainfield prior to moving to Middletown in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force and was a member of the Middletown Elks Lodge 2179 and an honorary member of the Goodfellas Club in Keansburg. Robert also enjoyed trips to Atlantic City. Robert started his career with the US Postal Service as a carrier in South Plainfield. He worked his way up to clerk and later transferred to the Keansburg Post Office. Robert also worked part time for Middletown Township for 19 years as their mail clerk.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Ellen Knapp and their children, Sherry (Robert) Kasye, of Florida , Robert Jr., of New Hampshire and "daughter" Kristie Kasye. Robert is also survived by his sister, Beverly Wilson, of Florida and brother Gary Knapp of Keansburg; 6 grandchildren; Dana, Robert "Michael", Cody, Nikki, Erin and Robert III along with 2 great grandchildren Ryan and Ronald and many nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives may pay their respects Wednesday from 5-8 pm at Scott & Kedz Home for Funerals, 153 Church St., Belford. Funeral services will conclude the evening and a private cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St. Red Bank, NJ 07701.
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