On November 21, 2025 at age 83. Predeceased by his parents, Albert and Helen Kneaskern; sister, Jeanette Cousin.

Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Janet Conway; daughters, Colleen (Thomas Hodgman) Conway and Karen (John) Centonze; grandchildren, Sarah (Daniel James Shafer) Hodgman & Tommy Hodgman, Rachel Roth & Rebecca (Ethan) Miles; siblings, Danny Kneaskern and Beth Zebrowski; sister-in-law, Bernie Remillard.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at St. Catherine of Sienna Church (26 Mendon-Ionia Road, Mendon, NY 14506). Interment, private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association Donate Online in his memory.