Richard Snyder, 86, of Mt Arlington, NJ (formerly Sligo, PA and Dover, NJ) died after battling cancer on September 23, 2019.

Born February 24, 1933 in Hackettstown, NJ, he was the son of the late Minnie (Walters) Snyder and George (Wesley) Snyder and the husband of Elsie Snyder for over 65 years. Richard was a recent resident in Mt. Arlington after spending 16 years in Sligo. PA where he and Elsie moved to in 2003. He served in the US Navy from 1952 through 1955 during the Korean War.  He enjoyed a career with Verizon Phone Co. (originally NJ Bell Telephone and Bell Atlantic). 

Richard was a long time resident of Dover, NJ and was a diligent and respected volunteer with the Dover Fire Department for 39 years and served a term as its Chief from 1972 - 1975.            

In 2003 Richard and Elsie moved to Sligo, PA. Richard was a member of the congregation of the Sligo Presbyterian Church where he enjoyed participation in the choir and teaching Sunday school. Prior to their moving he was also an active member of the First Memorial Presbyterian Church of Dover.

Richard was an avid camper, hunter and fisherman, enjoying the outdoors immensely.    

Richard is survived by his wife Elsie (Mecabe) Snyder of Mt. Arlington, NJ, four sons, Richard Lee and his wife Corrine of Old Forge, PA, Kenneth and his wife Christine of Colonia, NJ, Jeffrey and his wife Tracy of Sarver, PA, Douglas and his wife Kristen of Randolph, NJ and a daughter, Linda Sperry and husband Jon of Dover, NJ. He is also survived by two brothers Lester and his wife Joy of Hackettstown, NJ, Robert and wife Janice of Hackettstown, NJ, a sister-in-law Gail Snyder of Vienna, NJ as well as 11 grandchildren, Jon Jr., William, Marlania, Robert, Erin, Stephen, Eric, Zachary, Kevin, Kate, and Olivia.  5 great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Alexia, Nora, AnnaLynne, and Benjamin and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by one brother John Snyder Sr. and three sisters Eva Dorcas, Dorothy Frankenfield and Helen Kowalick.

Visitation is on Wednesday September 25 from 4-8 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St. Hackettstown, NJ and funeral service on Thursday September 26 at 10 am also at Cochran Funeral Home. Burial will follow the funeral service at Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dover Fire Department 37 N. Sussex St. Dover, NJ or Sligo Presbyterian Church 403 Colerain St. Sligo, PA. would be appreciated.

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