Joan F. Snyder

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Joan F. Snyder, 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Wesley Health Care Center. Born on Jan. 22, 1930 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Louis J. Farone, Sr. and Margaret E. (Hickock) Farone. Joan was a lifelong area resident and she and her husband, Joseph D. Snyder, Sr. owned and operated Morning Star Farms, a horse farm, in Saratoga Springs. Joan loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Joseph; her son Gregory and her two sisters, Louise Blanch and Constance Farone. Survivors include her children Joseph, Jr., Jeffrey and Margaret all of Saratoga Springs; brother Louis (Margaret) Farone, Jr. also of Saratoga Springs, grandchildren Jenna Snyder, Nicole Smith and Brad Snyder; 2 great-grandchildren Lila Smith and Grant Snyder as well as several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A graveside service and burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. The family wishes to thank Dr. Desmond DelGiacco for his many years of compassionate care for Joan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan’s memory to the Marylou Whitney and Desmond DelGiacco, MD Intensive Care Unit, Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefueralhome.com.