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Thomas Snyder Obituary

Thomas Snyder, 64, South Heidelberg Township, died Dec. 9, 2006, at 6:21 p.m. in his residence.

He was the husband of Irene M. (Epler) Snyder.

Born in Reading on Oct. 14, 1942, he was a son of Theresa (DiGuardi) Koch.

He was last employed as a facility manager for St. John Baptist de La Salle Roman Catholic Church/La Salle Academy of Shillington, for two years, retiring in 2002.

Mr. Snyder was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church.

He was an Army veteran.

Mr. Snyder enjoyed horse racing, fishing and his grandchildren.

Surviving is a son, Kevin T., husband of Kelly M. (Pastor) Snyder, Sinking Spring; and a daughter, Kim M. Snyder, Robesonia.

Other survivors include a brother, Donald Koch, Gibraltar; and three sisters: Patricia (Snyder) Knarr, West Reading; Linda Koch, Birdsboro; and Marie (Koch) Blank, Birdsboro.

There also are two grandchildren, Hope B. Snyder and Thomas Q. Snyder.

He was predeceased by a sister, Rose (Koch) Johnson.

A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church. Receiving time will be 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Berks County Inc., 1801 N. 11th St., Reading, PA 19604.

Bean Funeral Homes Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2006.

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Julie Schlimme

December 13, 2006

Renie & Family-- My thoughts and sympathies to you and your family in this difficult time,GOD Bless you . Julie

Kelli Haas

December 12, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Irene and Kelly we are all thinking of you and your families.
take care the girls at Julie's

Tina Derr

December 12, 2006

Irene, My deepest sympathy to you in your time of sorrow. You will be in my prayers. Take Care

Horace Nigrelli

December 12, 2006

I was sorry to hear about Tom passing away. He aways had a good storie to tell me about the horses or A.C.I'll miss his stories.

DEB ULRICH

December 12, 2006

IRENE,KIM AND KEVIN
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TOMMY-OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL, SKIP AND DEB ULRICH-(ORRS)

Marcia Longenecker

December 11, 2006

Irene & Kim,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Take care,

Jessica Malik

December 11, 2006

My prayers are with you all in this very sorrowful time. Tom was a great man.

Sincerly,
Jessica Malik (Tom Castellucci's daughter)

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