Robert J. McKnight, Jr passed away on February 23, 2025.
He was born November 2, 1948 in Greenwich to the late Robert J. and Florence (Muir) McKnight, Sr.
Bob was a lifelong resident of Greenwich.
Bob McKnight described service in Vietnam, where he served straight out of high school at the age of 19. Credit: Leslie Yager Nov 11, 2015
He was a proud Vietnam veteran who served his country honorably as an Army Sergeant where he was highly decorated for his bravery with two Purple Hearts, four Bronze Stars, three Air Medals, two Army Commendations, and one National Defense medal.
He loved the town of Greenwich serving on the RTM for over 25 years, representing his beloved District 4 – Byram as the Chair.
He was also recently the Chair of the Greenwich RTM Appointments Committee, founding Board member of the Greenwich Preservation Trust where he most recently served as the Treasurer,
Vice Chair of the Byram Neighborhood Association, and member of the Town of Greenwich Conservation Commission Cemetery Committee.
Bob volunteered for countless other things we will probably never know about because he did them quietly.
Bob graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Connecticut, and recently retired as the Mead Point District Site Supervisor for Kennedy Security where he spent over 20 years ensuring the safety of its residents. Prior to that, Bob worked in property management in backcountry Greenwich.
Bob took great care of the elders in our family. He loved working out at the YMCA, jumping out of perfectly good airplanes to go skydiving, and gardening.
Bob is survived by his brother John McKnight (Debbie), sister Michele “Mimi” McKnight Tamburri (John Damberg), daughter Missy McKnight who he shared with Beth McKnight, step-daughter Jen (Weiner) Schietinger with Ellen McKnight, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his sister Alison McKnight.
Calling hours will be from 4:00-8:00 pm on Monday, March 3rd at Fred D. Knapp Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830 with a graveside service at Putnam Cemetery, 35 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830 on Tuesday, March 4 at 10:30am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s name to the Greenwich Preservation Trust, P.O. Box 4719 Greenwich, CT 06831 or the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, 4 Horseneck Lane, Greenwich, CT 06830.
To place an online condolence, www.greenwichfuneralhome.com