Gary G. Knackmuhs, M.D.

Gary G. Knackmuhs, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022.
He was 71. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was a longtime resident of Wyckoff.
Gary received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Cornell University followed
by a medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his
Internal Medicine training at Mount Sinai Medical Center and his Infectious
Disease fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. He was an Infectious
Disease physician at Valley Hospital for 40 years where he served as the
inaugural chief of Infectious Disease, Medical Director of Infection
Prevention and Employee Health and Chief of the Medical Staff. He
spearheaded the Antibiotic Stewardship and Travel Medicine programs as
well.
After retiring in 2018 Gary joined the Ridgewood Country Club where he
enjoyed golf and pickleball. He was a lifelong golfer, skier and hiker. He was
a marathon runner and Ironman triathlete. He instilled a love of the outdoors
and sports in his children. He loved Shakespeare, attending Broadway plays,
visiting museums, birdwatching and collecting mugs.
Gary was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Ginny, and his parents, Glenn
and Frances. His is survived by his partner NanceyAnne Tallis, his children:
Beth (David), Eric (Katie) and Scott (Ali), his 3 grandchildren: Alex, Ava and
Benjamin, his brother Allen (Gina) and his sister Marla (George).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday January 19, 2022 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff.
Funeral service will be held at Vander Plaat on Thursday January 20 at
10:30am. Interment will follow at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah.
Contributions in Gary's memory may be made to the Valley Hospital
Foundation, 223 N. Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
Valleyhospitalfoundation.org

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