William Alexander Sniffen

William Alexander "Willie" Sniffen, age 66, of Plano, Texas, passed away suddenly on April 9, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1959, to Dr. Richard and Frances Sniffen. He spent his early years in Hyde Park, New York, before his family moved to Washington, D.C. where he was raised. He was the oldest of five children, a role he carried with pride as a beloved and devoted big brother.

Willie is survived by his mother, Frances Sniffen; his loving wife, Geri Sniffen; his children, Alex Sniffen (Julia) and Jackie Sniffen Webb (Charles); and his cherished grandson, Henry Webb. He is also survived by his siblings: Kevin Sniffen (Chris), Jeffrey Sniffen (Vilma), John Sniffen (Johanna), and Caroline Smith (William), along with many nieces and nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will miss him deeply. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Richard Sniffen.

From a young age, Willie showed a remarkable mind, excelling in science and mathematics, while also earning awards for his creative and distinctive drawings.
He had a lifelong love of adventure and the outdoors, an avid skier who eagerly tackled black diamond slopes, often finishing first. Summers were spent on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis with his family aboard their boat, Seven-Up, where he developed a passion for sailing and later taught at the Annapolis Sailing School.
He was also mechanically inclined, with a natural talent for working with engines, and spent time as a hobby in his teenage years restoring and working on his vintage cars, especially his 1972 BMW 2002.

Willie had a well-known love for Maryland blue crabs and took great joy in bringing people together over bushels of crabs, always making sure to find the very best to share with family and friends. His generosity was unmatched, and he found happiness in taking care of others.

A graduate of Mount St. Mary's University, Willie went on to become a Certified Public Accountant. He began his career with the Office of Management and Budget during the Reagan administration and later worked with MCI/WorldCom in Washington D.C., where he met and married his true love Geri DiSabato. His career in technology eventually brought him and his family to Dallas, Texas where he continued his work with automation and AI at Infosys and Cigna. During his career, he was also awarded three patents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for automated artificial intelligence systems, reflecting his innovation and forward-thinking mind. In the early 2000's, he invented a trademarked game called "Particle Force," and more recently a comic strip called "The Daily Willie," further reflecting his creativity and ingenuity.

While in Plano, he and Geri built a life together and raised their two children, who were his ultimate pride and joy.

Grounded in his Catholic faith, Willie lived with compassion, generosity, and a deep sense of care for others. He had an enduring fascination with the space program, attending launches at Cape Canaveral with his wife and kids in tow, and even purchasing stars in the names of his loved ones, reflecting his sense of wonder and curiosity about the universe. He was an artist in every sense of the word; creative, thoughtful, and expressive in both his talents and the way he lived his life.

Known for his brilliance, creativity, and warmth, Willie could strike up a conversation with anyone and make them feel valued. He was a kind, generous soul who touched the lives of all who knew him.

He was deeply beloved and will remain in our hearts forever.

A celebration of life will be determined at a later date.