James H. “Jim” Snyder

He was born November 9, 1936 in Salamanca, the son of the late Howard H, and Adele (Jorenby) Snyder. Jim was a 1954 graduate of Randolph Central School and was a Veteran of the United States Navy, where served as a Radar Man from September 14, 1954 to October 3, 1957 Post Korean War. He retired as a self- employed carpenter and built many homes in the area. Earlier on had worked as a Carpenter with Local 66 Carpenters Union, where he helped build the Brocton Prison, Fredonia State College, Roger Torey Peterson Institute and I-86 Bridge Construction.

Jim served on the East Randolph Cemetery Board, was a member of the Coldspring Fire Department, Jamestown Am Vets and, Randolph American Legion Post 181. He served as a former East Randolph Mayor, East Randolph Fire Company, Randolph Loyal Orderof the Moose and was a barber shop quartet member with the Salamanca Barber Shoppers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing flying airplanes, water skiing and snowmobiling.

He is survived by his long-time companion, Betty (Milks) Atkins, three daughters; Joann Lyon of Horseheads, NY, Dr. Sandra Jensen of Hamburg and Stacy Person of Grand Island, NY, 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a sister, Delores Biscup of Springville.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Adele and a brother Frank Snyder.

As per Jim’s wishes, there will be no services held. Inurnment will be in the East Randolph Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church Street, Randolph.

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Memorials if desired may be sent to the East Randolph Cemetery, c/o Frank Fowler, 4833 Elm Creek Road,Randolph, NY 14772.