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In Memory of Coach Eric Knuutila
Coach Knuutila was one of the founding members of the Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund.
If you would like to donate to the Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund in memory of Coach Eric Knuutila, you can either send a check to the below address or click the link below to donate via PayPal.
Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund
3785 South Park Avenue
Blasdell, New York 14219
Please make checks payable to: The Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund
Coach Eric Knuutila
1947-2026
Eric Knuutila, also known as Coach K, 79, of the Town of Pendleton, NY, SUNY Niagara's first wrestling coach and legend, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2026, while with the team at the NJCAA championships in Iowa. Born on February 11, 1947 in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of the late Emil and Vivian (Verguson) Knuutila and the loving husband of the late Linda C. (Countryman) Knuutila, whom he married on March 15, 1969. She predeceased him on December 20, 2018.
ILIO DIPAOLO'S RESTAURANT & BANQUET FACILITY
3785 South Park Avenue
Blasdell, NY 14219
Phone: (716) 825-3675
Banquet Office Open Monday-Sunday at 10:00am
Restaurant Hours:
Wed: 3:00PM-9:00PM
Thu: 3:00PM-9:00PM
Fri: 12:00PM-9:00PM
Sat: 2:00PM-9:00PM
Sun: 2:00PM-8:00PM
