In loving memory of Thomas Knight, born on April 25th, 1965. Thomas passed away on June 13th, 2022, he is no longer suffering! Thomas leaned on his Faith and Family during his illness.
Thomas lived in New Brighton and later moved to Stapleton. It is there that he became popular with many in his neighborhood. He attended Public School 14, IS 61 and then Curtis HS. He earned a certificate from Apex Technology School. He started his employment as a Security officer at the Park Hill houses in Staten Island. He then worked for the NY Transit System for some time, after that he worked for the Dept. Of Transportation.
Thomas's real passion was to design clothes. He became his own boss as an Entrepreneur, he designed his own Thomkatt sports Logo. He dreamed of one day designing sports equipment as well as operating a summer camp for the youth. He wanted to teach them some of the many things he learned. He fell ill before several of his projects were completed. While ill, when he was able to he assisted many with their dreams of becoming business owners by introducing them to the man business contacts he established.
Thomas is the beloved son of the late Thomas Richard Jones and Ophelia Dale Jones. He was predeceased in death by his brothers: Jimmie Knight and Gerald Jones (aka Goombah) and his son, Thomas Everett. Besides his mom Ophelia, Thomas is survived by his siblings: Elaine Dale, Pamela Cook, Michael Knight, Michele Howell, Tyrone Briggs, Rosalind Harris & Geraldine Jones. He is also survived by his Brothers-in-law: Arthur Cook, Andrew Howell and Kevin Harris. His former wife, Tracy Coleman.
His sons Tyquan Knight and Isaiah Knight. Two grandchildren: Azure Everett and Isaiah Knight, Jr. Also there are a host of nieces, nephews, an aunt, 2 uncles, many cousins and many special friends.
Our Family would like to thank you to all for your Calls, Kind words, Prayers and Thoughts of sympathy along with your love shown during this time of sorrow.
Thomas KNIGHT, age 57, of Staten Island, New York passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022. Thomas was born April 25, 1965.
A visitation for Thomas will be held Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Harmon Funeral Home, 571 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310. Interment to take place at Silver Mount Cemetery 918 Victory Blvd Staten Island, NY on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 12:30 PM
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.harmonfuneralhome.net for the KNIGHT family.
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