John "Jack" Snyder

Obituary of John Snyder January 3, 2016 John “Jack” Snyder, 90, of Fulton, passed away on Sunday, January 3 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. He retired from Sealright Company in Fulton after 36 years and had owned and operated Snyder’s Vacuum Cleaner & Sewing Machine Sales and Service for 50 years. Jack was a communicant of St. Michael’s Church and Holy Trinity Church and was a member of the St. Michael’s Society. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army as a currier for Gen. Eisenhower’s Headquarters in the European Theater of Operations. Jack was a member of V.F.W. Post #569 in Fulton and attended several S.H.A.E.F. reunions. He was a life member of the Fulton Polish Home and enjoyed beekeeping for many years. Jack was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Helen Luzynski Snyder in 2008 and by siblings, Joseph Snyder and Anne Swierczek. Surviving are his children, Mary (Lynn) Taylor of Mechanicville, Teresa (Eric) Czirr of Fulton and Carol (Daniel) Canning of Saranac; six grandchildren, Lisa Czirr, Emily (James) Finelli, Steven and John Canning and Marissa and Linnea Taylor; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, January 7 at Foster Funeral Home 910 Fay Street in Fulton with services to follow at 4 p.m. Spring burial with military honors will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross or Habitat for Humanity.