Obituary of Donald Snyder

Donald L. Snyder, 75, of Willow Chase Blvd., Houston, TX, and formerly of Morningside Avenue, Schenectady, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009. Donald was born in Schenectady on April 8, 1934, a son of the late Wilson and Laura Snyder. He was a graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School. While in high school, he played on the school's basketball team and participated in Glee Club. Donald attended and graduated from the Albany Business College, where he studied computer operations. After graduating Donald faithfully served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He was employed by General Electric in Schenectady as a computer programmer for over 30 years. Donald was an avid golfer. He will be remembered as a wonderful father who loved his family and was devoted to his wife, Lynne. Donald stayed by his wife's side throughout her difficult illness. Husband of the late Lynne Levey Snyder, whom he married February 13, 1960. She later died July 14, 2006. Survivors include his daughters, Margaret Crossley and her husband, Calvin of Houston, TX, Laura Snyder of Schenectady, and Susan Snyder of Austin, TX; two grandchildren, Colleen and Annika Crossley of Houston, TX; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan Street, then to St. John the Evangelist Church, Union Street, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Interment will follow in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Calling hours to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda House, 418 Liberty Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 or to the City Mission of Schenectady, 425 Hamilton Street, Schenectady, NY 12305