Howard Snitzer

Howard Snitzer
January 20, 2025, Kenyon, MN. Beloved husband of Tammy Ryan (nee Soland) Snitzer; brother of Steven (Jan Ellis) Snitzer and the late Alan and Mark Snitzer; son of the late David and Ruth Snitzer; also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his beloved pets: Benny, Simone, Roy and Al. A memorial gathering will be held in Buffalo in the spring; date to be determined.
From Steve: Ruth (Farber) and Dave Snitzer had 4 sons; Mark (1948 – 2020), Alan (1950-1974), Steve (1955 – ), and Howard (1956 – 2025). Mark and Alan were a lot older. Howie and I were "the kids". We were together all the time. We have stayed close all these years, and I will miss him very much. Now I am the last one. A part of me has been torn away with each loss. I admired Howard for his guts, his energy, his upbeat attitude, and his creativity, especially in cooking. Howard graduated from Amherst High School and soon moved to Aspen and got a job washing dishes. His boss promoted him because his dish washing was poor, and so began his career in cooking. Then he went to the Culinary Institute of America, where he thrived in the atmosphere of high standards and professional restaurant management. He was a great chef. He worked at fine hotels all over the country: Chicago, Missouri, Santa Fe, San Antonio, Philadelphia, Florida, Maine and Colorado. Wherever he worked he made friends and pleased the hungry customers. -Steve
From Tammy: It is both a privilege and a deeply emotional task to share my thoughts about the extraordinary man my husband was. Howie was not just my partner in life; he was my best friend, my hiking partner, and my greatest support. From the moment we met on the internet to eventually meeting in person, I knew he was someone special. His kindness, strength, and unwavering love made every day brighter and every challenge more bearable. What I will always cherish about My Howard is his unwavering kindness and generosity. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need, his selflessness touched many lives and left a lasting impact. As I sit here today, I am filled with gratitude for all the time we had together, and I am especially grateful for the gift of 14 extra years after Howie survived his heart attack in 2011. Although I wish we could have had much more time, I am comforted by the countless memories we created and the many lessons he taught me. I will carry your memory in my heart forever and strive to honor you in all that I do. Howie, your love and your legacy will live on in all of us. "Todah rabah" for everything, darling. -Tammy (the "Tamster")