Richard R. Snell's Obituary
Richard Russell Snell, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, June 7, 2024. He was born at Jamaica Hospital, Jamaica, New York on May 7, 1946, to Virginia (Cinquemani) Snell and David Harrison Snell.
Richard's death is preceded by his partner of over 54 years, Stephen Janosik.
He graduated from New Hyde Park Memorial High School. Richard was drafted into the United States Army and served for two years. After leaving the army, he attended Long Island University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business.
Richard’s career path started with working for George F Stummer Bakery in Brooklyn. He furthered his education and worked on his master’s in business at night. Richard then received a job with Davis Polk & Wardwell as a purchasing manager and was there 25 years.
After retiring he moved to Rehoboth Beach. Richard dabbled in Real Estate and then worked for Lowe’s. He is survived by David Snell of Mt Airy, MD, and Wayne Snell of Port Jefferson Station, NY, Virginia Snell Turner of Pinellas, FL, his beloved dog Willie and his current partner, Brian Townes
He will be greatly missed.
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