Luis Antonio Snyder

Luis Snyder Obituary

"Louie" born January 3, 1992 in Westchester, celebrated his home-going to his heavenly father on February 21, 2006. Louie was promoted to eternal life after a 3-month battle with complications of Spina-Bifida.

Louie loved his Lord and Savior most of all, his love was evident to all that he came into contact with; his infectious smile and his contagious laugh were so heartwarming to all. He loved his mommy, daddy, sisters, brother, "gramcracker," grandma and grandpa. He loved all his aunts, uncles, cousins, church family, teachers and therapists. He absolutely loved his bus rides with Pat and Shirley. He always thought of others before himself and was a prayer warrior for them. He loved to sing, especially the praise songs "Majesty" and "I Can Only Imagine" to his Savior. He could be heard above the rest of the congregation.

Louie was born a special, little boy with many special needs. God gave him to us as a very special gift and chose to take him and we can rejoice that he has been given a body that is complete and perfect now.

In lieu of flowers- please give the gift of life and donate blood.

The family will be accepting gifts to have a Memorial Garden erected at his "Favoritest" place home in the yard.

Survivors include his parents Keith and Faith, adored sisters Courtney, Kristen and Tiffany, brother and buddy Jimmy, grandparents Tivon and Norma Ryerson and Patricia Snyder, many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

A memorial service will held Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Christian Faith Fellowship Family Church, 510 M & M Road, Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 361-4587.

Arrangements are under the supervision of the Morse Funeral Home Inc., 33 Railroad Ave., Middletown, NY 10940.

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

Published by Times Herald-Record on Feb. 24, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Luis Snyder

14 Entries

Peter Jackson

February 18, 2020

Louie was such a special person with an open and friendly personality. I still remember him vividly and all that I said in my comments below, 14 years ago. My wife Kathy has passed away since (2013) and I trust they are enjoying each other's fellowship in Heaven.

Gladys Forman

March 8, 2006

Louie was the light that always shined on the school bus last summer 2005. I was his monitor on M138 & M147.Louie loved to sing us christmas carols, in the summer telling us that he loved christmas.I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing ,but I know that Louie has been made whole again and he's now singing those Christmas carols to our Lord & Saviour Christ Jesus.Thank you to the Snyder family for allowing me to know Louie.God bless you all!

Lesley Frankel

February 26, 2006

I first met Louie in December at the Maria Ferari Children's Hospital where I volunteer. As I was leaving his room he asked me what my name was and I responded. It was the first time a patient had ever asked me anything about myself.

From that moment on I was amazed by everything about him. We would spend every day together playing Uno and joking around. We spent most of our time planning the future. He had so many hopes and dreams and it devastates me to see them cut short. My life is better for having met Louie. He once told me that we were "unlikely friends" me being a 20 yr old college student and he being only 14. It may be true but I will forever be greatful for that unlikely friendship. I will never forget him or all that he has taught me about kindness, love and faith.

Pete Jackson

February 26, 2006

I had the privilege of taking Luis' picture one Sunday at CBC. It was an over-the-shoulder shot of him in his wheelchair with a hymnal or bible in his hands. It was very inspirational. I wish I still had it (maybe someone at CBC does). However, it remains forever etched in my memory. Amen

Rebecca Thompson

February 26, 2006

Luis was a very special person. I had the privilege of being his Sunday School teacher for several years. He was always a blessing. He loved to make people smile and was always thinking of others. I am so glad that he is free now even though he will leave a hole in our lives.

Susan & Mike Therio

February 25, 2006

Dear Faith & Keith,

We are so sad to hear that Luis has left your family here on earth. But, when we heard that Luis had gone home to be with the Lord, our first thoughts were "no more wheelchair for Luis"!!! Praise God that Luis is running and jumping and enjoying his heavenly body, but most of all he is sharing his love with Christ in person - in a perfect body!!!! Our tears are tears of joy.

Love,

Mike & Susan

elyse gonzalez

February 24, 2006

I have know the synder family, my adoptive family since i meet my best friend courtney in 2000. I remember always coming over and Louie with a big smile saying "hello ,elyse, are you spending the night." He will always will hold a special place in my heart and so will the rest of the family, because they are the meaning of a real christian family. Love you all and miss you

Jayne Cupp

February 24, 2006

Louie,

I am so greatful to God that he put you in so many peoples lives for so many reasons and I am glad to have gotten the chance to know you and to be around you and see and feel the love you had for God and your family. You were very brave and a true testimony for our Saviour. I can now see you dancing and playing ball and there is no more pain and no more sorrow and I am sure you have meet three special people in my life. To the family may you feel the love and presence of God everyday and every minute and may he draw you all closer to him and each other.

In Christ,

The Cupp's

Darcey De Nomme

February 24, 2006

although i knew luis for months only... how that little guy has blessed my life! My favorite memory is the last we saw him in his hospital room, where i was allowed to fan him for hours but NOT to play my flute, cause he wasn't in a "flute" mood! What a wit, & concern for others, he planned on becoming a neurosurgeon since i was having a neck problem & he would make it better. And after time with Luis, it DID feel better, he will be missed. Our loss is heavens gain & we will meet again, hope he leaves something at the banquet table... he was thinking a lot about food the day we saw him!

Dot McGuire

February 24, 2006

Keith, Faith & Family~

Our condolences to all. Louie was a very special person, indeed. He'll be missed.

Love,

Dot, Amy, Michele, & Ryan

Barbara (Merschen) Cascio

February 24, 2006

My face smiles when I think of Luis. He was always smiling and bright. He loved to sing and loved to ask me, "Where's Steven?". I guess he liked Steven better than me, but I could understand that. He was more his age and all.

I offer my condolensces to Keith and Faith and the children. I know he will surely be missed but I also know he is in the hands of the Lord and smiling like crazy!

God's blessings to all of you, with all my love, Barbara

Renee Fanning

February 24, 2006

Thank You Luis for your great inspiration and reflection of God's love. We will miss you!

Jeffrey DeMatte

February 24, 2006

Gonna really miss you Louie. Your smile and companionship was felt everywhere. I am gonna personally miss what God had laid on your heart each week for worship songs and how you were such a big help to me as a worship leader at our church. You are one of my hero's Louie. To see how you let God use you in ALL circumstances will always be an encouragement to me and all your friends and family. I love you Louie and take comfort knowing you are enjoying fellowship with Jesus.

Ed Moore

February 24, 2006

As I held his hand as 2 doctors repeatedly tried to draw blood from him, I realized that Luis was the bravest person I ever knew. He never had the use of his legs. He had so many operations and hospital stays in his life and in spite of it all he was a warm and loving person who always came to greet you and always remembered all the small details you ever told him.

He knew all the doctors and nurses on his floor at Westchester and it was funny to see him flirt with nurses and ask the doctors how their day was going.

I will miss him, and yet I smile to think of him dancing and running around heaven in the presence of his savior,Jesus. He was blessed to have been raised by the most loving and caring family ever.

Thank you Lord, for the privilege of knowing Luis.

Showing 1 - 14 of 14 results