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Norman Snider Obituary
Norman was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Mischa and Katherine Snider. He was in the U.S. Navy in World War 2. After the war he attended the The Art Institute of New York City and learned design and architecture. His first major job was designing the window displays at the famous Macy's of New York. His company, Norman Snider Associates, (NSA), went on to do nationwide store displays for Revlon, Zippo lighters, Grestch Guitars and many other major companies. He went on to start many other business ventures and invested in Real Estate in Greenwood Lake, N.Y., which continued until his semi-retirement in 1970. He then returned to work for his son Martin's company, Whitney Productions in 1985 and stayed with that company until his retirement in 1990. He has lived with his 2nd wife Lee Snider for the past 20 years in Seminole, Florida.
He is survived by his 2nd wife, Lee Snider and his children: Debby Ellsworth (Snider), Martin Snider, David Snider and Jill Snider. He also has 7 grandchildren, David Horinka, Jesse Snider, Michael & John Snider, Sam Snider, Tucker & Max Sprauer. He also has 2 great grandchildren, Emma and Grant Snider. His 1st wife, Jean Snider, passed away 19 years ago and his 1st son, Eric Snider, passed away 17 years ago. Norman is also survived by his brother, Bob Snider and his wife and family of 6 children, and his brother, Bruce Snider. He lived a very full, flamboyant and diversified life. Norman will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Snider
April 16, 2012
Goodbye from one of a kind to my older twin! J
Amy Peia
November 5, 2011
Hi Norm, You will always be in my heart. The love you showed Lee, Ed and Emily is dear to me. We all miss your smile and unbelievable personality. I will never forget the advice you gave to me and the choices I made from it. Thank you Norm. XOXO to a wonderful Grampy.
Richard & Nancy McCannon
November 1, 2011
May God be with you as you go on without Norm. We will miss his friendly "Hello" or his wave as he rode by on his bike. He always had a smile for us.
John Scott
November 1, 2011
Norman was a good neighbor, he cut my front lawn for me while I was hospitalized one time for two weeks, he also drove me for a hospital visit when I lacked transportation. WHen passing on his bike he would always stop for a neighborly conversation - - I sure am glad I did not call the fire department when I saw smoke pouring out of his house area - - checking it out first I discovered it was only Norman burning papers in his back yard.
Sorry you are gone old neighbor will miss you. Scottie & Adele.
October 29, 2011
Norman added much to our knowledge of
life with his videos and newspaper
articles he would bring into the office. I learned to respect him through our conversations. He will be greatly missed.
Doc and Kay
October 29, 2011
My Dearest Mr. Snider. You will be forever missed and never forgotten. Your kindness was always a welcomed gift every time you graced me with your presence. Life took you too soon but I am grateful you hurt no more.
The earth is a bit more flat without you on it.
Much love to you Mrs Snider. My heartfelt sympathy will be with you forever.
Lesli Seymour
john bradley
October 28, 2011
i was thinking of you and how you were dealing with norman's moving on... i loved the obit where it said he was "flamboyant"... understatement? yep. lived his life on his own terms, along with jean produced an eclectic group of kids, for sure... good you got to see him. JB
Jill
October 28, 2011
October 12th, 2011
Dear Dad,
I am really having a hard time coming to terms with accepting the fact that you are not well. I wish our time together would not be cut short. It has been a struggle and very hard for me to put into words. I am so grateful that we shared such great times in the past two months. You hung in there for all of us that really needed to have that final time with you. Thank you.
My love for you runs deep. I feel so blessed to have had you as my father. I know that it has been hard for you to really believe that you have been a good father and the examples that you have set were not always positive or nurturing, but none the less I cannot imagine anyone else being my Dad.
I choose to only remember the good times and the special things that we have shared together and as a family.
My love for food, zest for life, hard work, and determination I inherited from you.
Thank you for being my Dad.
I wish you peace and to experience eternal love with your final journey.
I love you now and always..
Lee
October 28, 2011
" Norman believed we were never too old to learn something new"Oxxoxo
Kim
October 27, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are always available if you should need anything, please don't hesitate to call or come over. We are so sorry for your loss.
Kim, Joan, Athena, Audrey, and Bobby.
Kim
October 27, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are always available if you should need anything, please don't hesitate to call or come over. We are so sorry for your loss.
Kim, Joan, Athena, Audrey, and Bobby.
Barbara Wiley
October 27, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
just hangng
jill snider
October 24, 2011
Lee Snider
October 24, 2011
We miss you Poppa!
LOVE YOU..
Libby and Baby
Stephen May
October 24, 2011
I came to know you through Lee and although I never had the pleasure of meeting you in person, a single chat over the phone told me you were a really good bloke.
Perhaps my opinion was influenced also by the fact that you shared the same name as my beloved father.
God Bless You.
David Snider
October 23, 2011
I will always cherish the relationship we had and will really miss being to pick up the phone and talk with you, which became a weekly routine as well as the great tapes you sent me every week. Always in heart and mind. Love you Dad
jill snider
October 23, 2011
handsome
jill snider
October 23, 2011
Jill Snider
October 22, 2011
I love you Dad..xx
Jill Snider
October 22, 2011
I will miss the great stories and Your verve for life! Lost, but not forgotten.. Baby Girl
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