James "Jim" Knapp

James “Jim” Powers Knapp, age 86, of Saranac Lake, died Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Adirondack Medical Center.

Born in Reber, NY on July 25, 1935, he was the son of Ivers and Elaine (Brockney) Knapp. James married Patricia Ann Powers on Saturday, July 10, 1954 at the Presbyterian Church in Lake Clear. James was predeceased buy his wife of 66 years on May 5, 2021.

James was a master plumber and steamfitter. He owned and operated James Knapp Plumbing and Heating in Saranac Lake for over 50 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and camping. James and his wife Patricia also loved to go square dancing and enjoyed wintering in Leesburg, FL. James was a master carpenter and loved making Adirondack style furniture.

He is survived by two sons Paul (Sharon) Knapp of Lake Clear, and Richard (Maria) Knapp of Liverpool, and one daughter Brenda (Lee) Daunais of Saranac Lake, ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one sister Kalora Finucane of Essex and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers Alvin and Sonny and one sister Janice.

Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Thursday May 19, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.A funeral service will immediately follow at 4:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Joanne White officiating. A private burial will take place at Harrietstown Cemetery in Saranac Lake.

Friends wishing to remember James Powers Knapp may make memorial contributions to the Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.