Richard G. Kneser, 92 of Nutley, passed away on Sunday January 1, 2023 at his home. Born in Johnsonburg, NJ he was the son of the late Louis G. and Anna M. (Dvoreckas) Kneser. Rich lived in Newark before coming to Nutley 62 years ago and was a plumber with the Township of Nutley Board of Education and was previously employed at the Pabst Blue Ribbon in Newark. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was wounded in combat in 1952 and was awarded the Purple Heart. Rich married his beloved wife, Catherine (McLaughlin) in 1954 and together they raised their 4 children. Rich was predeceased by Catherine in 2001. He is survived by his loving children, Jeff Kneser, Sharon Sproviero and her husband, Ken, Keith Kneser and his wife, Gina and Maureen Kneser. He also leaves his grandchildren, Samantha and Matthew Sproviero and Ryann Kneser.
Funeral from the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, 267 Centre St. Nutley on Thursday January 12, 2023 at 8:30 am.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, Nutley at 9:30 am followed by entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.
Visitors will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-8 pm