January 7, 1940 - May 3, 2023
James Anthony "Tony" McKnight, age 83, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife, Maryann McKnight; his parents, Clemence and Thomas McKnight; one sister, Joann Lilleston; three brothers, John "Jack" McKnight, Robert "Mac" McKnight and William "Bill" McKnight. Survived by his children and their spouses, Sean (Brenda) McKnight, Kathryn McKnight and Erin (John) LaBossiere; grandchildren, Jacob Kelly, Shannon, Corey, Brianna and Daniella; one great-grandchild, Kingston; one brother, Timothy McKnight; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
5425 - 12th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
11:00 AM
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
5425 - 12th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Interment
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
1:30 PM
Ft Snelling National Cemetery
7601 - 34th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55450
Saddened to read of Jim’s passing. I had planned on visiting him in the nursing home when I returned from Florida shortly. We had a lot of good times working with Jim in the OR. He was like a grownup kid. A prankster for sure.