Obituary of Glenn A. Knott

Elmira Heights: Age 76, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Robert Packer Hospital. Glenn was born in Elmira on October 14, 1938, a son of the late Charles Stanley and Anna (Phillips) Knott. He was also predeceased by sisters, Virginia Seeley and Frances Rice; brother Robert Knott. Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Fay Blakey Knott; children Charles Stanley II and Molly Knott of Elmira Heights with their daughters Jamie (with fiancé Chris Reynard) and Nicole Knott; Glenn A. Knott Jr. of Knoxville PA with his children Andrew and Lindsey Knott; Christine A. and David Dinus of Elmira Heights NY with their son Michael Dinus; great grandchildren, Jacob Charles and Christian Jude Reynard; sisters and brother-in-law, Vivian Comfort of Horseheads NY, June and Lloyd Scott of Millport NY; sister-in-law Arlene Troccia of Elmira; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; family dogs, Leo, Lola and Cali. Glenn served for several years in the Army Reserve. He worked for Thatcher Glass in Elmira Heights for 20 years before going to work as a New York State Corrections Officer from where he retired. He was a member of the Elmira Heights American Legion. Glenn loved the outdoors, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. The most important part of his life was his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be truly missed. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. West Water Street, on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 5:30 p.m. Burial will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.