Michael Anthony Snyder, 56, of Princeton, New Jersey passed away Tuesday, March 12th, 2019.
Born in Abington, PA to Norma and Eugene Snyder, he grew up Wyncote, PA
Michael was a graduate of Germantown Academy, and he later attended Dickinson College where he received a BS and then later attended the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University where he attained an MBA. During his time at Duke he met the love of his life, Barbara, and they were happily married for 29 years. The two started their married life in Philadelphia, and later moved to Princeton, NJ to raise their four amazing children. Mike was employed by MacKay Shields in New York as a Portfolio Manager in High Yield and Leveraged Loans. During his time in his respective field he touched countless lives, from those who he knew well to those he met only briefly.
Mike was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and took great pride in seeing his Philadelphia Eagles win a Super Bowl in his lifetime. He was a fitness fanatic who throughout his life ran several marathons and made exercise part of his daily routine. He was a pillar of the wrestling community in both Princeton and Duke University. Born with a green thumb, his yard and garden were the envy of all. But above all else, his children were his greatest accomplishment and source of joy in his life.
Son of the late Eugene Snyder, he is survived by his incredible and devoted wife, Barbara, and his children Erik, Ian, Julia, and Cole, his mother, Norma, his brother, Paul, his sister, Lauren, his extended family and friends, and members of the community.
Funeral services are 12 pm Monday, March 18th at The Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ. Private burial to follow at Princeton Cemetery. Shiva will be observed Monday at the Snyder Residence from 3 pm – 5 pm and 7 pm – 9 pm.
In light of our father’s passions and interests we request that donations be made toward “The Iron Mike” Trail that will be built by the D&R Greenway Land Trust. The trail and corresponding structures will be built off Rosedale Road in Princeton, NJ. The link to donate is as follows:
https://secure.donationpay.org/drgreenway/
(please indicate that the donation is in memory of Michael Snyder).
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Markison Family
Brian, Joan, Adrienne, Ben, Colin & Devin
Dear Barbara, Erik, Ian, Julia, and Cole,
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. May you find strength and comfort through the memories you all shared together.
With much love and sympathy.
Denali Dunuwila and family.
Please accept my condolences. No doubt Mr. Snyder will be sorely missed. May all who loved him, find comfort in our “ God of all comfort “ ( 2 Corinthians 1:3,4) as you go through this time of great sorrow and as you await His future promises for us all. – Revelation 21:4
Sending love and sympathy to Barb and her beautiful children. We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was an incredible husband, father and friend. Our hearts are heavy.
Bonnie and Peter Wilson
Dearest Barbara,Ian, Erik Julia and Cole,
I head of your tragedy late last night from Matthew.
There are no words. We know you have wonderful
memories and had a great life together. Will be thinking of you all
We all liked and respected Mike
Laraine,Keith and Matthew
Barbara,
I only learned of Mike’s death yesterday, and I am floored and deeply, deeply saddened.
Though we lost touch with each other for many years, you and Mike have always been in my heart.
Mike was a superb professional and an even better person. The world is worse off for having lost Mike.
I wish you and your family nothing but the best.
Martin