Richard A. Snellings

Richard Snellings Obituary

RICHARD A. SNELLINGS AGE: 61 MASSAPEQUA, NY Richard A. Snellings, 61, passed away at home on December 26, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Richard resided in Massapequa, NY for the past 20 years. Richard attended Manhattan College where he received a B.S. in Mathematics. After graduating in 1969, he went to work for MetLife where he eventually became an Assistant Vice-President of Ethics and Compliance. After retiring from MetLife in 2007, he continued to work there as a consultant. In his free time, Richard enjoyed taking cruises around the world with his wife Denise and friends. Richard is predeceased by his wife, Denise Day. He is survived by his three sons; Robert Scott Snellings and his wife Tara of Rockaway Township, Richard Barton Snellings and his wife Jackie of West Orange and Michael Randolph Snellings of Parsippany, grandchildren; Connor, Trevor and Caitlin, brothers; Kenneth and his wife Barbara Snellings, Steven and his wife Jacoba Snellings, both of Alpharetta, GA, and Ronald and his wife Joan Snellings of Chesapeake, VA, nieces; Elizabeth and Jessica, nephews; Robert, John and Michael, A celebration of Richard's life will be held at Norman Dean Home for Services on Wednesday, December 31 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Please light a candle in Richard's memory on web site www.normandean.com ) In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association 1 Union St., Suite 301 Robbinsville, NJ 08691.

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Published by Daily Record on Dec. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Snellings

13 Entries

Diana Millheiser

December 24, 2022

Still missing you and was glad to spend the time with you on Denise's anniversary - I am sure you are happy to be with her again - say hello to everyone else there with you especially Ken
Love Diana

Diana Millheiser

December 24, 2020

Richard - I know you are taking good care of Denise know that you are missed but I know with what is going on here that you are in a better place -- love you Diana

December 26, 2009

Richie,
You left us 1 year ago today. Your fine sons have grown to be exactly what you said they would be.

Patricia Snellings

January 11, 2009

Richard,

I will miss our frequent talks and yours and Denise's friendship over the years.

The group at the L'Antica Birreria Peroni in Rome

Liz Guillen

January 8, 2009

Richie, my deepest condolences go to your family, your friends and everyone you touched.
I'm glad we had some time to talk and laugh on our recent trip. I thank you for the wonderful company at dinner when we both wanted to skip out on formal night and glad I made you laugh with my antics. I enjoyed our conversations about growing up in Catholic schools and the stuff we would do as kids. I know how much you missed Denise and know that you're reunited again. Now you can both look after us as we continue our toils..and take some time to continue travelling.
I will miss all that but I know you're resting in peace now. Rest in peace my friend. My prayers always, your friend, Liz

Denise & Rich Together Again

January 7, 2009

Diana & Ken Millheiser

January 7, 2009

Richie -I am so glad that I had that opportunity to spend some special time with you. We had many memories to share. Denise was very lucky to have you in her life and now you are both together again. Ken & I will cherish the fun we had together. We love you and will miss you but we know that you are in a better place. You will always live in our hearts and prayers. Say Hello to D!!!

Lee and Florence Michaelis

January 6, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Joe and Helen Lanotte

January 5, 2009

The memory of you will be with us always. Our trips together to far off places are some of our fondest memories. How could we ever forget the trip to Argentina and Antarctica? We will miss you very much but console ourselves in the knowledge that you are now at Peace.

karen ayala

January 5, 2009

We were sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Richie and his

Your Brother In Law Bill

January 3, 2009

Richie,
You will be sadly missed by Toni and I. You were family to us and will always be considered as such. You were the brother I wished I had. Your passing is very sad but I know that your heart which was broken when Denise passed is now mended. You are both together again in Peace.
I love you and miss you.

Maureen Raber

January 1, 2009

Dear Ken and Richard's Family:

It is with a sad heart that I write this note. Richard's sudden death must leave you heartbroken and in great pain. Richard and Ken were together in my Sixth Grade class at St. Pancras (Old) School in Glendale and I have such warm and fond memories of them. Switching seats to see if they could fool me, which only worked once in a while. They weren't aware, at that age, that Sisters had special powers to keep up with 12-year-olds--even twins--and we had "eyes in the back of our heads, too."

I recall with joy the pleasure of teaching both Ken and Richard and please accept my deep sympathy at Richard's death. May the Lord give you comfort in this time of grief.

A friend shared this Eskimo proverb with me this past week:
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." I can't help but think that it is only when we are standing in the dark that we can see starlight.

Ken, you are in my prayers and I send you fondest consoling thoughts.
Blessings,
With love,
Maureen Raber
fka/Sister Mary Hope, OP

Fjohn Reinke (MC1968)

December 30, 2008

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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