BORN

1956

DIED

2013

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William Knowles Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 11, 2013.

William R. (Billy) Knowles, Jr. of Port Orange, Florida, passed away on February 7, 2013 at the age of 57. Formerly of Philadelphia, Bill graduated Archbishop Ryan High School in 1973, attended Bucks County Community College, and was a member of Council #04279 of the Knights of Columbus.Loving son of Patricia (McFadden) Knowles and the late William R. Knowles, Sr., his beloved, Louise, sisters Joanne Bispels (Ron), Patricia Knowles, and Noreen Schaffer (Steve). He is also survived by nephews Jay Cassidy and Sean Schaffer, nieces, Brianna Cassidy, Dawn Becker, Kelli Schaffer, Vicki Bispels, five great-nephews and one great-niece.A memorial service and internment will be held in Philadelphia at a later date.

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March 10, 2014

Pat Knowles

Dear Billy,
It's hard to believe 1 year has gone by already. You and your father share the
same date of February 7th. I'm sure he is with you now. We all miss you both of you. Love, MOM

February 12, 2014

Dear Billy, I miss you more than you can ever know. Love, Joanne

May 12, 2013

Jamison Therese

Dear Pat.
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Billy. I always had a great affection for him. Hope you are well,
Terry Jamison

April 25, 2013

Patti Knowles

Dear Billy,
I think of you all the time and even miss all your history and science lessons. It's hard to believe you're not with us any longer, but I know you and Dad are waching over us. You'll forever be in my heart, Bill. Love, Patti

March 6, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family. May God give you comfort during this time of distress for he is near to those calling upon him and their cry for help he will hear. Psalm 145:18,19

February 28, 2013

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To the family of william knowles, you have my deepest condolences. I hope that you can take a measure of comfort from loved ones around you during this difficult time. Proverbs 17:17 "A true companion is loving all the time, and is a brother that is born for when there is distress."

February 22, 2013

colleen dree

So sorry for your loss...Robert Daley and family

February 19, 2013

Uncle Ken McFadden

To Sister Pat, Louise, and all the Knowles Family
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Billy. We swapped alot of emails. My heart goes out to all of you. Now he is at peace and I'm sure the Lord welcomed him. May there be comfort in many happy memories of the good times shared.
Love, Uncle Ken and Aniela

February 16, 2013

Madeline (Midge) Wojciechowski-Zimolong

It has been years but we went to OLC together & then on to Ryan. I always remember that you were always such a nice guy. I pray for your family. Til we meet again

February 16, 2013

Timothy Alicea Sr

Aunt Pat, i am so sorry for your Loss.
Crying Puddles. Uncle NUZZ !

February 15, 2013

To the Knowles Family and Weezy, We were so sad to hear of Billy's passing. Tim had the pleasure to see you guys last time he was at Bike week in Daytona with Ed Foisy. May the memories you now have of Billy make you smile when you think of him. God Bless, you and Billy rest in peace!!!

February 15, 2013

Timmy Alicea

I love & Miss you Uncle Bill already. Xo Xo !

Timothy Alicea Sr. and Family.

February 15, 2013

Lauren Powell

Great Aunt Pat and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.
Love, your great niece Lauren

February 15, 2013

Michele Alicea

Aunt Pat and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Billy was a great person and a loving cousin.
Love, Michele

February 15, 2013

Laura McFadden (Alicea)

You'll be sadly missed (Nuzz) Billy, my first born nephew. I cherish all the good times and fun we had. I was happy when you and Weezie got together and I felt really good about you moving to Florida helping your wonderful mother out. My sister, Weezie and your sisters were with you to see you go home with your dad. I love you Pat!
All My Love, Aunt Laura
Fishtown, USA

February 14, 2013

My prayers , blessings and love are with you all. I wish I could've been there.
I will always remember The Best Of Times of my life and Louise and Billy you are a big part of that....Betty

February 13, 2013

Vennessa Henry

My deepest sympathy to the knowles family and Louise. Billy will truely be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

February 13, 2013

Dan McGrogan

To Billy's Family and Friends,
Hold tight to your memories for comfort.
I can still see Billy laughing and smiling with his best friends Gilbert, Bruce and Bunky at the Philly Folk Fest. I'm gonna miss "Billy from Philly" Long may you run!

February 13, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother and son....i remember him growing up always being at our house with my brothers...be strong..he is at piece now and can finally relax...aging..my prayers are with you...his family..

February 13, 2013

Carol O'Connell Bailey

Dear Knowles Family, So sorry to hear about the loss of Billy. I know he put up a strong fight after his accident but now he is at rest and no longer in pain. I hope the good times, especially from the Whiting Road days, will help you to smile. He is welcomed into eternal rest by a group of old friends who will take good care of him.

February 13, 2013

Ruth Ann Foss

My heartfelt sympathy to Louise and to Billy's family. He will be truely missed but held within my heart and memories forever. Life's journey lead you to rest. So rest in peace my fiend.

February 12, 2013

Rich Bearhalter

I have some great memories of Bill as a kid on Whiting Rd. He always made me laugh and we had a lot of fun together. I have thought about him quite a bit over the years. It must be very hard loosing a child Mrs. Knowels. I pray the lord will give you strength.

Rich Bearhalter

February 12, 2013

John Bispels and Family

Our deepest sympathies to Louise, Mrs Knowles and the Knowles family on Bill,s passing.Billy was a truly unique person who touched the hearts of everyone he met.HE lived life to the fullest and the world is a smaller place with his passing.

February 12, 2013

Kathy Meador

My sincerest condolences to Pat and the entire Knowles family, on Bill's passing. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.

February 12, 2013

marie durand

February 12,2013
My deepest sympathy to the Knowles Family,may God give you strength on the passing of your love one.He will be dearly miss.
Love, Marie Durand

February 12, 2013

Kristy Livingston

To the Knowles Family,

We are praying for God to be strength in your weaknees, faith in your disblief, peace in your crisis, and love in your lonliness through these trying times.

With Love,
Kristy Livingston and Bobby Bustamante

February 12, 2013

Mike McGowan

Pat & Family: Please accept the deepest sympathy from the entire McGowan Family on the passing of your son, brother, and uncle. May the fond memories and stories help you through this tough time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With Love, Mike McGowan and Family

February 11, 2013

Thomas Kennedy

My sincerest condolences to Louise, Mrs. Knowles, and the entire Knowles family, on Bill's passing. His was truly a great spirit, and he gave the gift of laughter and forgetting to whoever was lucky enough to come within his orbit. I've had a few lucky breaks in my day, but few luckier than getting to know Bill Knowles at an early age, and then to rekindle that relationship years later. I miss him already, and know I will never meet another person even remotely like him. Ever. Good bye, dear friend. Love, Tom Kennedy

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