December 22, 2021
REST IN PEACE
Richard "Duke" Snyder, 86, of Binghamton, NY passed away on December 22, 2021. He is predeceased by his parents John Snyder and Marguerite (Hennigan) Snyder, 2 brothers John E. Snyder and Robert J. Snyder. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Uthe Bowien, step children Sean (Becky) Bowers, Pete Bowers, John (Michelle) Doloway, grandsons Nathan and Gavin Bowers, Fin Doloway, sister Margaret E. "Betty" Grannis and many nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews. He was a Roman Catholic priest for more than 25 years serving in Onondaga and Broome Counties. He was active in leading Teen Seminar in Broome County for many years. He then met the love of his life and they had 33 glorious years together. He loved being Opa to Nathan, Gavin and Fin and enjoyed sharing his love of music and humor with everyone he met. He served for many years as the Director of Riverfront Center in Binghamton, NY as well as working at IBM. Richard could always be found with an animal on his lap from his famous Irish Wolfhounds to his numerous beloved cats and dogs throughout the years. He will always be remembered for his unending kindness, sense of humor and uncanny ability to always know someone wherever he went. The family will celebrate his life with a private memorial service.