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MARTIN SNYDERMAN "Marty"
Martin "Ginger" Snyderman died in Tucson, AZ on December 20, 2019 at the age of 89. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Marty attended Shadyside Academy and Carnegie Mellon University. It was at Carnegie Mellon that he met his wife of 66 years, Lois Simons. The newly-married couple moved to Washington, D.C. where Marty worked for the Atomic Energy Commission. Two years later he was drafted into the Army and stationed in Nuremberg, Germany. After his discharge he returned to Pittsburgh for graduate school and then Washington, D.C. where he worked for 30 years at the Smithsonian Science Information Exchange. In 1994 Marty and Lois moved to Santa Fe, NM where he enthusiastically taught skiing for 18 winters at the Santa Fe Ski Basin. At the end of every ski season Marty turned to his other passion, tennis. Marty is survived by his wife, Lois Snyderman; daughter, Ellen Snyderman (Christopher Lash); sons, David (Lila Cabrera) and Gary Snyderman (Shauna Babcock); and grandson Daniel Snyderman. Marty was a kind and gentle man and a good friend, father, and husband. His family will miss him enormously. A celebration of his life will be held in Santa Fe in the spring.
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Bill and Iris Kaufman
December 21, 2024
Hard to believe that over 70 years ago Martin (Ginger) and Lois got married on the same day as Bill Kaufman and Iris Picovsky did. We 4 were great friends for many years. . . a lasting love.
Bill Kaufman
December 21, 2022
Ginger was a great companion on the ski slopes. We had many happy times together.
Bill Kaufman
Iris Kaufman
December 21, 2022
Dear Lois,
As time goes by and memories fade, some remarkable things always remain. You, Ginger, Bill and I became close friends in Pittsburgh. And our friendship grew stronger as years went by. Now, the home you two made in Santa Fe has proved a link with our daughter Emily whose home is in that same beautiful city. Bill and I don't travel now that he is 91 and I am 88. But we wish we could be with you again and talk over old times. We remember Ginger's great friendships and send our love to you and your family on this day and always.
Bill and Iris Kaufman
December 21, 2022
Iris and Bill Kaufman
December 21, 2022
Dear Lois,
As time goes by and memories fade, some remarkable things always remain. You, Ginger, Bill and I became close friends in Pittsburgh. And our friendship grew stronger as years went by. Now, the home you two made in Santa Fe has proved a link with our daughter Emily whose home is in that same beautiful city. Bill and I don't travel now that he is 91 and I am 88. But we wish we could be with you again and talk over old times. We remember Ginger's great friendships and send our love to you and your family on this day and always.
Iris Kaufman
March 22, 2020
Lois dear, Bill and I have been friends of yours and Ginger's for so long that we remember going to his 21st birthday party in Pittsburgh. And then, as some time went by, we asked both of you to be in our wedding party. That plan fell through when you two decided to marry on June 21, 1953, the same day that Bill and I got married. All four of us chose the right partners and we can only imagine the loss you and your family feel now. We send our love and our sympathy to you, your children and your grandson.
Bill and Iris Kaufman
Frank Ballmann
January 13, 2020
It's been along time, but I still have fond memories of visiting the Snyderman house in Chevy Chase. I hope your cherished memories help you get through this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Betty Pollock
January 12, 2020
My deepest condolences, Lois, to you and your family, I have wonderful memories of times shared. Marty was a wonderful man and he will be remembered fondly. I hope to speak to you soon.
January 5, 2020
My Condolences to the Snyderman family on your loss.May God comfort you during this difficult time.
JOYCE Siegel
December 27, 2019
LOIS...I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU BOTH TODAY AND TRYNG TO LOCATE YOU AS EMAILS HAVE BOUNCED. I AM SO SORRY TO LEARN ABOUT MARTY. IF YOU ARE ABLE, SEND ME AN EMAIL. I AM AT [email protected]
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