James F. “Jake” Knopp

He was born on Aug. 21, 1954 in Titusville, PA, the son of the late Von C. and Doris M. (Higley) Knopp.

Jake graduated from Westfield Academy in 1973. He was a self-employed plumbing and heating contractor , co-owning Associated Builders in South Carolina. Afterwards, he owned and operated Westfield Plumbing and Heating in Westfield, NY. He enjoyed hunting, electronics, woodworking, drawing and was inventive in many ways.

He will be greatly missed and is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Polly Mathews Knopp; a loving son Cortland (Emily) Knopp of Rochester, NY; four cherished grandchildren Hollis, Olivia, Hazel and Owen; two sisters, Odessa (Ed)Ernst , Kathy Hoggsett (Crow Beers); and two brothers Chris (Elaine) and Kent (Barb)

Knopp; he is also survived many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews and friends and family members.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time, date and time to be announced.

Memorial Contributions in Jake’s memory may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Buffalo, NY.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St., Westfield, NY. Please share online condolences and remembrances at www.masonfuneralhome.com.