Charles F. Knapp

Charles F. Knapp, 91, of Babcock Road, North Stonington, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025 at the Westerly Hospital.

Charles was born in Willimantic, CT on February 1, 1934 to Doris D. Drouin and Charles Knapp. He lived in Pawcatuck, CT where he attended the West Broad Street School and Stonington High School, graduating in 1953. Following school, he joined the United States Army, serving his tour of duty in Korea during the Korean War as a company supply sergeant. Following the war, he worked at Electric Boat in Groton, CT for a period of 35 years, starting as an apprentice while attending Mitchell College at night for mechanical engineering. He worked his way up to Superintendent of the Outside Machinist Department.

Charles enjoyed stock car racing and drove at the Waterford Speed Bowl for 3 years. He also was an avid bowler at the Norwich Ten Pin in 2 leagues. He also pitched competition horseshoes in the New London County League for over 30 years, winning many championships and awards with his team. Charles was a life long member of the American Legion Post # 4 in Norwich, CT for 54 years. He loved boating, scuba diving and gardening.

Charles is survived by 2 daughters, Cheryl H. Bailey, wife of John Bailey III of Plainfield, CT and Charon A. Knapp of Voluntown, CT fiance of Calvin T. Cobb, 2 grandchildren, Michelle Bailey-Tornheim, wife of Chaim, John Bailey IV, husband of Nicole and 2 great-grandchildren, John Bailey V and Marnie Bailey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Michael Church, 60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Burial with full military honors will take place at St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. There are no calling hours. Funeral services are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly, RI. For online condolences, please go to www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com