Mr. William H. Snydeman 81, of Medford, formerly of Tampa FL. died Friday at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was the loving husband of Rita A. (Gillis) Snydeman with whom he shared more than 56 years of marriage. Son of the late Spurgeon A. and Anna Mae (Brown) Snydeman, Bill was raised and educated in Tampa, Florida. He was a Marine Machinist, formerly employed by Bethlehem Steel. Following retirement Bill worked for his two sons at R.D. Fence of Billerica. Mr. Snydeman was a proud U. S. Veteran of both WWII and the Korean Wars. During WWII he was a member of the Merchant Marines and was a current member of the Davy Jones Locker Association. He was an avid Red Sox fan, enjoyed fishing, and was a life member of the Medford D.A.V. However, his greatest joy was spending quality time with family and friends.
Bill was the devoted father of three daughters and two sons: Sue Ann Foti and her companion Frank of Sandown, NH, Sandra J. Finn and her husband Ed of Medford, Joni Lee Snydeman of Medford; and sons William J. Snydeman and his wife Colleen of Groton, Richard J. Snydeman and his wife Tressa of Reading.
Bill was the beloved "Grampy" of Shanley, Cayla, Torin, Carly & Jesse Snydeman, Max & Tyler Foti, Ian & Alec Finn, Neil and Nick Schurko. Brother of the late Bert Snydeman and Stella Maki.
Friends may call Monday from 4-8 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford. Funeral procession will gather at the funeral home Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by a funeral mass offered in St. Raphael Church, West Medford at 10:30 AM. Interment services will be private. Contributions in William's name may be sent to MGH Heart Failure Research Fund, Cardiology Division Bigelow Building, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02144