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Allen Snyder Obituary

Allen E. Snyder Jr., age 40, of Forest View, passed away August 4, 2011. Allen was born April 16, 1971. Beloved husband of Bridgette A. nee Eggerland; loving father of Cheynne and Cierra; cherished son of Allen F. Snyder Sr., and Marie nee Labash; loving grandson of Lucille; dear brother of Alicia (Adam) Poulos; fond uncle of Alexis and Allen. Resting at Kopicki's Heritage Funeral Home, 3117 S Oak Park Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402. Visitation Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral service Monday at 11:00 a.m. Allen coached Stickney-Forest View Girls Softball. Memorials to the Allen E. Snyder Jr. Girls Education Fund in C/O his family appreciated. Cremation Parkwyn Funeral Directors Crematory of Berwyn, (708) 788-7775 or www.kopicki.net. www.americanheritagecremation.org. Arrangements by Kopicki's Heritage Funeral Home, (708) 788-7775.

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Published by East Cook Life on Aug. 6, 2011.

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SPENCE FAMILY

August 19, 2011

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO COPE WITH THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE.

Wil Rios

August 13, 2011

Dear Snyder Family,

I do not know where to begin. I have know Al for so many years. We were friends at Home School as well as at Morton West High School. Al was a very good person and I always liked Al. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and I would like to extend my deepest Sympathy for the entire family.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

Cathy Bedard

August 10, 2011

We just read about the passing of Allen Jr. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God give your family the strength to get through this difficult time.

The Bedard Family

Daniel Fuentes

August 9, 2011

Snyder Family,

Allen was a great man, and an amazing softball coach. The entire softball family is going to miss him tremendously. My family already misses him. Our prayers go out to your entire family. A great person to have known and been around. Will be missed forever. Always in our hearts and prayers.

The Fuentes Family

Caroline Quinones

August 9, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of Al, Jr.'s passing. Our condolences go out to you, Alicia, and your family during this terrible time. Find peace in knowing that Al is with God and my dad in heaven. Our family will keep Al close in our thoughts and prayers.

Blessing to you and your family;
Geraldo and Caroline Quinones,
Santa Garcia and Santa Sweatman

Tony Maruska

August 8, 2011

I just learned of Al's passing. My condolences to the Snyder family.

Laura Stedronsky

August 8, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Laura Stedronsky (Willowbrook, IL)

Don Hutchison

August 8, 2011

To Al's family,Bridgett, his children, mother, father, and sister Alicia, I feel your loss, and wish to express my deepest sympathies to all of the Snyder family, may God bless and keep you safe.

Karen Dennis Michael Weaver

August 8, 2011

Snyder Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts & prayers go out to your family & friends and everyone that knew Allen Jr. May his memories be remembered & cherished forever. God Bless you.

Wendy Pelletiere

August 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We did not know Allen Jr. well. We do know this incredibly kind Snyder family though, and want to tell you that we are continuing to pray for all of you. May God be with you in this most difficult time. Call on Him..He will give you rest.We Love you, The Pelletiere Family

Debbie Pender

August 8, 2011

May this candle stay lit
For Allens wife and two girls

Felicia Kaczmarek

August 8, 2011

Deepest sympathy to the Allen Family. Just keep seeing his face always smiling. He will truly be missed he was always a good friend to many. Sorry you were taken from this world too soon. Heaven has gained an Angel. Until We Meet Again
Sincerely,

Alexander Kochno

August 7, 2011

My family and I would love to extend our deepest condolences to coach Al's family. I personally did not know him very well, but I will never forget him he was a truly great individual that just sticks in your memory forever. I will miss the times that we shared though short they were very meaningful.

Alexander George Kochno and Family

Praying For You All

TIffany Whitaker

August 7, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss and are praying that The Lord bring peace and understanding through such a trying time. We are very sorry to the entire family for the loss of Al. " Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths." We can never understand any of this but our heavenly father knows and has a plan. We love and are praying steadfastly for you all. Love Ron, Tiffy, Brit, Tyler and Morgan

Becky & Michelle Cozzi & Family

August 7, 2011

Our Condolences to the entire Snyder family for the passing of a wonderful, loving person that was the greatest coach and person who embraced our lives for a way too short amount of time.Al will always be remembered as one of the greatest men who had a heart bigger than anyone we ever met. Coach Al we are sad to see you go and will miss you forever.His cheerful smile and attitude towards life will never be forgotten. My family is one of the lucky ones that was touched by the embrace of his loving heart and his wonderful family that we pray for in your time of sadness.May God grant you serenity in your time of loss.

Lynn & Don Wilber

August 7, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies. We are thinking of your family and pray that God will watch over all of you.

krystal john matthew steiner

August 7, 2011

deepest condolences. Al was a great friend to many and we will cherish the memories we have and hope the family finds comfort in all their memories. The Lord took a Good one way too soon!

August 7, 2011

Sincerest synpathy to the Snyder families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe & Terri Balice

Rich & Helen Mattis

August 7, 2011

So sorry to hear the sad news of Alicia's brother Allen. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Rich and Helen Mattis and Family

bev and norb bragiel

August 7, 2011

our deepest sympathies to the family. we only knew Al as very young child. We knew he was his father's son. we met al sr. in 1975, i worked with him starting in 1981 we have remained friends since. we understand your loss and keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sue Milewski

August 7, 2011

Allen was a very nice person and I am so sorry to have read of his passing. Please accept my most sincere condolences in this time of sorrow and sadness.

Denise Lapetina(Sramek)

August 7, 2011

My condonlences to the entire Snyder family. Allen Jr., was such a wonderful person who was taken from this world way too soon. He will be missed terribly by all those who have had the great fortune to have met him, including his beautiful family.

Traci "Vlcek" Curtis

August 7, 2011

I cannot express how sorry I am that Al was taken so early. My deepest sympathies to his family.

August 6, 2011

always in our hearts brother,
love,
P and T

Scott Harris

August 6, 2011

With deepest condolences Al was a great guy who left this world way too early

Vickie Gasparas-Gaba

August 6, 2011

Condolences to your family. May you find comfort among the fond and everlasting memories you've made with Allen Jr.

Bruce Buckley

August 6, 2011

I just learned of Al's passing and am very sad to hear of it. My wife, Caryn, and I extend heartfelt condolences to the entire Snyder family for this terrible loss. Al's dad has been a trusted friend to our family for a long time, and Al, Jr. was a huge help to us when it was time to clear out my late father's home for sale. Our deepest sympathy to all.

Linda Sevilla-Gray

August 6, 2011

Allen was a classmate and old friend. He will truley be missed. My prayers and thoughts go out to Allen and his family. I'll be rooting for the Cowboys for ya!!!!

Dean Bouma

August 6, 2011

I am very sorry about the loss of a good man, much too young to go. I knew Al along way back, and was glad to get a chance to see him again recently. It is truely sad to go so soon.

sheri andre

August 6, 2011

my prayers are with you all he will be missed!!! i am so sorry for your lose my heart goes out to u all!!!

Susie Bachinski (Hawkins)

August 6, 2011

I am So Sorry About your loss, I was a classmate of Alicia in grade school and Al was always kind to me may God Bless you and your family

Sue Hawkins

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