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Russell Sage Knapp

Time of Service: 3pm
Place of Service: Arlington National Cemetery
Burial Location: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
02/23/2012

KNAPP, Russell Sage (Col. USAF, Ret.) died peacefully at home on January 3, 2012 at age 91. Beloved husband of Bettina, who predeceased him after 61 years of marriage, loving father of Albert and Charles and daughter-in-law Susan, devoted grandfather of Emily and Caroline. His life expressed the American experience of achievement through diligence, hard work and an open heart to those in need. A 1940 graduate of Baruch College, he was a highly decorated World War II veteran whose courage and bravery in action over Europe were recently recognized by the Government of France which named him a Knight in the National Order of the Legion of Honor. He graduated from the Columbia University School of Law in 1947 where he was Editor of The Law Review and then went on to an extraordinary career in law and business, as Partner of the late Senator Jacob Javits in the law firm Trubin, Sillcocks, Edelman and Knapp. Despite his own success, Russell Knapp never forgot the obligation to help others. Without fanfare or publicity he was a major supporter of higher education and medical research. The family foundation he established will carry on his philanthropy. Through his exemplary conduct, he influenced and mentored many people. Through his charity, he helped many more who will never know his name. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery. The family requests that contributions in his memory be sent to the Russell Sage Knapp Education Fund, Council on Foreign Relations, 58 E. 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, or The Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center, Columbia University Medical Center, 1150 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10032 att: Jennie Preval.

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