Obituary of Larry E. Knauer Jr.

Larry E. Knauer Jr., age 49, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away on September 10, 2025.

Larry attended both Holy Savior and St.James Catholic School before graduating from Chichester High in 1992. He went on to attend DCCC, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. However, his roots were planted firmly as a proud third generation builder, carrying on his family's legacy of quality craftsmanship and hard work.

Larry is predeceased by his father, Larry E. Knauer Sr., grandparents Lewis and Pearl Knauer, grandfather Edward Fordham, and uncle, Gary Knauer.  He is survived by his mother, Barbara Kaye (William) Ross, sister, Angela (Kaye) Garrity, Daughters, Taylor Melchior, Karissa Knauer, & Jemma Knauer; maternal grandmother, Edith McDade, godson, Gavin Bielicki, nephew, Cameron Garrity, as well as many aunts, cousins, and extended family.

Family and friends are invited to his visitation on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, from 2:00–3:00 PM at Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, PA., followed by a funeral service at 3:00PM. Interment will be held privately  In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry's memory may be made to American Addiction Centers.  Online condolences may be shared at www.paganofuneralhome.com

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