Robert P. Knauff ’56

Robert P. Knauff ’56, of Old Lyme, Conn.; July 2, after a short illness. He had a 20-year career as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, serving as a marine inspector in many areas of the country. Subsequently, he spent 23 years as the financial manager and corporate secretary for the Fishers Island Ferry District. Occasionally, he would captain a tour boat on the Connecticut River or at Mystic Seaport. He was an active community volunteer and a lifetime member of the Old Lyme Volunteer Ambulance Association, serving as president, secretary and treasurer, as well as an EMT. He also served on the Board of Finance for the Town of Old Lyme, and during many holiday seasons, Phil could be seen as Santa at the Silver Skate Christmas Shop in Niantic. He is survived by his wife, Constance; three children and their spouses; and three grandchildren.