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Joseph Snow Obituary
Joseph C. Snow of Narrowsburg, Superintendent of Mid Orange Correctional Facility, and a longtime resident of the area, died Monday, October 3, 2005 at the Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, Pa. He was 76.
The son of the late Clarence and Marian D'Avignon Snow, he was born October 30, 1928 in Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Mr. Snow was a veteran of the United States Army, where he received a Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star. He was a member of the Tusten-Highland Post #6427 Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post #0315.
Mr. Snow retired as Superintendent of Mid Orange Correctional Facility in Warwick, N.Y. in 1991 after 36 years of dedicated service. During his career he received many awards, including the prestigious State Chairman's Highest Award given at the United States Military Academy at West Point for Significant Contributions to the Support of the Military Reserve Forces. He was noted for implementing many innovative programs at the prison and received many commendations for his dedication to the community service.
Joseph was a devoted husband to his wife of 53 years, Dolores, and loving father who cherished his family. He was a loving grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores Souza Snow, at home; two sons, Michael Snow and his fiancée, Patricia Spencer, of Pine Bush, and Daniel Snow and his wife, Stacie, of Beach Lake, Pa.; two daughters, Cynthia Kryger and her husband, Michael, of Montgomery, and Joanne Snow and her husband, Gerard Manzi, of Narrowsburg; one sister, Jimmie Bernard of California; eight grandchildren: Michael and Joseph Snow, Sarah Snow and Ryan O'Keefe, Katy Duffany and Chris Terwilliger, and Jenna and Johnny Snow-Manzi; one great-grandchild, Justin Duffany; and several nephews.
There will be a private viewing for the family at Rasmussen Funeral Home in Narrowsburg, N.Y.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Holy Name R.C. Church in Au Sable Forks, N.Y. at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2005. Fr. Phillip Allen will officiate.
Interment will follow immediately at the Fairview Cemetery in Au Sable Forks.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Veterans of Foreign Wars or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Rasmussen Funeral Home.
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Brian Goodfellow
October 12, 2005
My deepest sympathies to the Snow family. I worked with Joe for several years after he hired me to work for him at the Wallkill Correctional Facility. I credit a lot of my success in Corrections to the direction given me during my years working with him. He was an ambitious, hard working man who dedicated himself to his work. My only regret is that I did not stay in touch after those early years. He will be missed but he has left a legacy that will not soon be forgotten. Brian Goodfellow, retired Deputy Supt. - The Wallkill Correctional Facility
Byron Bush
October 7, 2005
To the Snow family, from the entire Bush family to yours, our deepest sympathy.Know that we will be thinking of you all and praying for you during this time. Joe will be remembered as a great Dad and guy with a good sense of humor.We will miss him.
Dick Wright
October 6, 2005
To The Snow Family,
It is with great sadness that I learned of Joe's passing. "The Sup". While stationed at the SP Barracks in Monroe during the early 80's I became aquainted with Joe and found that he was very friendly, marginalizing no one either professionally or socially. A great guy. He permited my family and other Members to spend a few great weekends tenting at "Camp Wickham" on the lake. Very memorable times for our children who are grown with children now.
Rest In Peace Joe. May your family cherish your memory.
Bill Sprague
October 6, 2005
To the Snow Family, My deepest smypathy to your family in your loss. As a State Police Investigator at SP Monroe in the 1980's, I made many professional and social visits to Mid-Orange. Joe always welcomed us with respect and friendship. Not only was he a great "Super", but a good friend. He will be deeply missed by many. Bill Sprague, Sr. Inv., NYSP Ret.
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