William Charles Snyder

William Charles Snyder, age 21 of Mantua Township passed away after a brief battle with an extremely aggressive blood cancer. Born in Woodbury, NJ he graduated from Snyder Christian Home School and was an honor student at Pensacola Christian College in Florida, where he was simultaneously earning a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering. Wil was an accomplished musician and violinist who began his musical career by playing auxiliary percussion with The Barrington Band under the baton of Penny Teter. He began studying violin at the age of 12 with Amy Patton Weckesser, under whose baton he played for six years and later served as Concert Master for The South Jersey Youth Orchestra and Friends. In addition, he played auxiliary percussion alongside his brother for The Golden Eagle Community Band under the baton of Greg Connlain. As well, he marched in the Color Guard for the Bonsal Blues Band out of American Legion Post 133 under the baton of Lou Giunta. Wil played various roles over five years, including lead, for the Drama Tree Players under the direction of Sara Bausch. Wil loved the Lord with his whole heart and was active in various church ministries, including but not limited to music and Vacation Bible School. Although music was his passion, he also loved playing video games, kayaking, and hiking in the outdoors. His other passion was star gazing, where he would chart the stars and ardently proclaim to all that "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork." Psalm 19:1.
He is survived by his parents, William Henry Snyder Jr., and Christina Madeline (nee Zizas); his older sister, Laura Elizabeth Snyder; younger brother, Timothy Henry Snyder; maternal grandmother, Virginia (nee Tremarcke). Wil was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Norbert Zizas; paternal grandfather, William Henry Snyder Sr.; and paternal grandmother, Roseanne Laviola (nee Campbell).
Relatives and Friends may visit from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 6 at Kingsway Baptist Church, 744 Kings Hwy., Mickleton, NJ. Memorial service will follow visitation at 6:30 PM. There will be a brief visitation for family and close friends on Friday morning from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the church. Interment will follow at 10:30 AM at Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro, NJ.
As an expression of sympathy, contributions can be made to Kingsway Baptist Church, 744 Kings Hwy., Mickleton, NJ 08056 on behalf of the family to help defray funeral costs.
Memories & condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com.