On Friday, August 22, 2014, Arthur M. McKnew, Jr., passed away peacefully at his residence in Riverdale, MD with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Margaret M. McKnew (McGrain). Loving father of Mark T. (Ginny) McKnew, Colleen McKnew, Michael A. (Susan) McKnew, Marguerite D. McKnew Pippin, Daniel P. (Barbara) McKnew, Frank A. (Darlena) McKnew and Susan A. (Michael) McKnew Adams. Cherished grandfather of 27 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Devoted brother of Mary Baldwin, Louise Engelhardt, Roxsena Charise and Joanne Lodowski. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his children David and Noralee and his brother Richard McKnew and his son-in-law Robert Pippin. Family and friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781 on Tuesday, August 26 from 2 - 4 pm and 7 - 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, August 27 at 10:30 am at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 5700 St. Bernard's Drive, Riverdale Park, MD 20737. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Bernard's St. Vincent dePaul Society, 5700 St. Bernard's Drive, Riverdale Park, MD 20737 and Hospice of the Chesapeake, 9500 Arena Drive, #250, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. www.hospicechesapeake.org.
