Clinton Bernard “Bernie” Snyder, of Norwood, passed into internal life on Saturday, November 28, 2015. He was 89 years old.
Bernie was born in Hoboken, NJ to Clinton and Tess Snyder. He was a proud WWII Veteran and member of the United States Navy. Bernie graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University and served as a history teacher as well as an employee of the State of NJ in the social services office.
Devoted husband of the late Patricia Snyder. Bernie is survived by his cherished children, Susan and Michael Clifford of Old Tappan, Craig and Karen Snyder of Sparta and Cynthia Snyder of Norwood. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Kelly and Kevin Wilson, Michael and Katie Clifford, Craig and Kara Snyder, Kristen Snyder, Jonathan Sabella, Kaitlin and Kevin Van Saders, Kevin and Megan Snyder and Ryan Snyder. Adored great-grandfather of Reese, Patrick, Ellie and James.
Bernie, an avid reader, was also a devoted fan of the NY Mets, swing music and Al Jolsen. He will be greatly missed.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting hours are Monday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).
Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Charity, PO Box 476, Convent Station, NJ 07691, www.scnj.org.