Donald G. Knaggs

Donald George Knaggs, 69, of Altamont, NY, passed away at his home on October 4, 2023 after a battle with cancer.

Donald was born in Schenectady, New York, on December 16, 1953. He was the first of three children of the late Oscar and Joan Knaggs. He graduated from Guilderland High School.  Throughout his life, Donald owned and operated Knaggs Brothers Trucking and loved spending his days welding, fabricating and farming at his home, Knaggs Farm. Often, people would remark about Donald’s incredibly strong handshakes and hugs, but more than that, he was known for his compassionate heart, gentle spirit and unwavering faith in God.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy; his sons, George (Kathryn) Knaggs and Jason (Christina) Knaggs; his beloved grandchildren, Madeline, Oscar, Grant, Gavin and Gage; his sister Janet (Jim) Watkins, brother Charles (Marisol) Knaggs and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Knaggs’ Farm at 4645 Western Turnpike, Altamont NY 12009. Visiting hours will be held on October 14, 2023 from 10am to 12pm with funeral service to follow at 12pm. Internment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Altamont, NY, following the service. A reception at the Knaggs’ Farm will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to The Community Hospice at https://www.givetocommunityhospice.org/donate/. Arrangements by DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, Guilderland. Condolences can be posted at demarcostonefuneralhome.com.