Phyllis S. Knorr

Phyllis S. "Phyl" Knorr, 79, of Punta Gorda, passed away on Good Friday, Apr 18, 2014. She was born Oct 4, 1935 in Newark, N.J., the daughter of James and Constance (Ceratto) Cordasco. She was a graduate of Bloomfield High school, N.J.. Phyllis, a sister of the community of The Queen of the Holy Rosary, Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites of North Port. She was devoted to her prayer life for the church as well as the community. She worked outside the home in sales on occasion as well she was a wonderful homemaker for her family. She enjoyed many types of craft making. She was a skilled seamstress and gifted in the art of quilting. Phyllis will be greatly missed by her children Glenn Dispoto, Mark (Victoria) Dispoto, Gregg (Dianne) Dispoto and Lisa (Glenn) Frankel, as well as her beloved stepchildren, Janis Knorr, Edward Knorr, Jr. and Thomas (Theresa) Knorr, and also her thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Edward T. Knorr, A memorial Mass celebrating her life will be held at 11am, Friday, May 9, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Punta Gorda. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial donations in Phyllis' name be made to the Tidewell Hospice, Philanthropy Department, 5595 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL. To express condolences to the family please sign the online guest book. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral.