Frank E. Snyder

Frank E. Snyder, 45, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in the Reading Hospital July 18, 2012.

He was the son of Eli B. Snyder Jr., and Peggy A. (Cucinotta) Snyder of Wyomissing.

Born November 29, 1966 in Reading, PA and soon thereafter moved to New Jersey with his parents.

Frank graduated in 1984 from Middletown South High School, Middletown, NJ. He also attended West Chester University.

He held various positions in the food and beverage industry in Florida, Delaware and Kauai, Hawaii. Frank was also a beverage manager in St. Louis, MO on Riverboats such as the American Queen.

Frank was an avid Saltwater Fisherman in the waters of Hawaii, Florida, the Caribbean and the New Jersey Coast.

He was a loyal New York Giants fan and participated in fantasy football yearly.

Frank is also survived by his companion, Jennifer Zelhof of Exeter Township; his grandmother, Helen (Stein) Reeder of Spring Township; Aunt Rosemary (Cucinotta), wife of Steve Young of Wernersville, PA; Aunt Patricia (Snyder), wife of Kenneth Hatt of Gouglersville, PA; Aunt Barbara (Snyder) Brantner of Palm Bay, Florida; Cousins: Shelly (Brantner) Stevens, Cindy (Brantner) Rockette, Julie (Brantner) Cully and Cathy Brantner, all of Palm Bay, Florida; Cousin Benjamin Hatt, husband of Meredith (Pierce) Hatt of Concord, NC and their children: Nieces, Cora and Julia Hatt.

He was predeceased by his grandfathers: Eli B. Snyder Sr and Peter Cucinotta; grandmother, Mary (Kramer) Cucinotta and Uncle Ronnie Cucinotta.

Memorial Services will be held Monday at 2:00 pm in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Opportunity House, 430 North 2nd Street, Reading, PA 19601. For online condolences, visit www.kuhnfuneralhome.com