Donald P. “Don” Snow, 79, of Whitman, died at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Angelica (Colucci) Snow. Don was born in Brockton, son of the late Everett and Norma (Bernacchi) Snow. He grew up in Marshfield and Brockton and attended Brockton Schools.
He has been a resident of Whitman for over 51 years. Don was employed by the Polaroid Company as a mechanic for about 25 years before retiring in 1985.
He was an auto racing enthusiast, made wheels for race cars for local race teams, and fabricated his own midget race cars. He also enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports.
He is survived by his son Stephen Snow and his wife Donna of Bridgewater, his brother Warren Snow of Whitman, his grandsons Matthew and Thomas Snow, his brother-in-law Jesse Morse of Easton and several nephews. He was also the father of the late Donna Snow and brother of the late Russell Snow.
His services will be held Thursday February 25th at 9:30AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman, followed by a burial at Melrose Cemetery, Brockton, MA. His visitation will be on Wednesday, February 24th from 4:00-7:00PM. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Victory Junction, 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC 27317. Memorial Contributions are for a camp for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses with the support of NASCAR.