SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Jared Snyder died on October 10th holding the hand of his wife of 36 years. He was 66, which was way too young for such a vibrant, healthy man.

He rode his bike most of the days of his life.  He rode his bike in Bhutan, Thailand, Morrocco, Italy, Spain, Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Laos, Portugal, Buffalo, Washington, Albany, Saratoga, the Netherlands, and so many other places.  He was a vegetarian, not a very good vegetarian, but he did his best.

When your husband dies, the funeral home gives you a template for the obituary.  Obviously, I will be ignoring that.

He is survived by his amazing children, Caleb and his partner Emily, Aidan and his wife Stephanie, Ethan and his partner Christina, his wife Cathy, his brother Adam and his wife Alison, his sister Abigail and her husband Rick, and so many other people who loved him.  They are a tribute to him and the man he was. He taught all of my children, and my nephew Liam, how to poop in the woods.  He loved the Adirondacks and did everything in his power to protect it.

Jared lived a life of purpose and meaning and made the planet better through his creativity, intellect and integrity.  He was deeply loved, because he deserved it.  He will be missed.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 2-4pm at the Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College (815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866) with a reception will follow. Please join us to celebrate this extraordinary man and revel in the community we built and the legacy of a life well lived.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.