Mrs. Sandra Natalie Schneider, 89, formerly a long-time resident of Saratoga Springs, NY and Bennington, VT passed away at The Daughter's of Sarah in Albany, NY on January 21, 2024. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 27, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Mel and Estelle Krutzel.

Sandy was truly loved by her family. Her husband Lou of 70 years passed away 36 hours after her passing.  True Love! Sandy is survived by her three children, Dr. Susan Cathcart of Rochester Hills, MI, Howie Schneider and his wife Karen of Littleton, MA and Martin Schneider and his wife Penny of Summerfield, NC and 8 grandchildren, Ryan Cathcart and his wife Jenn Ryan of Reading, MA, Lisa Adamson and her husband Trey of Savannah, GA, Kacey Schneider and her husband Randy White of Yucca Valley, CA, Amy Masica and her husband Brian of Bruce Township, MI, Jason Schneider and his wife Becky of Groton, MA, Lauren Schneider of Charlotte, NC, Danny Schneider and his girlfriend Lindsay Drucker of Norwalk, CT and Katie Schneider and her husband Desmond Lee of New York, NY. In addition, she has 5 beautiful great grandchildren, Mookie and Daisy Schneider, Morgan Masica, Jack Adamson, and Ruby Ryan.

Sandy is also survived by her sister Fran, sister-in-law Renee (Michael deceased), sister-in-law Zelda (Al deceased) , 6 nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

Sandy graduated from Lafayette High School in 1950 and went to Brooklyn College for one year before marrying Lou. Sandy met Lou in 1952 at a house party for students at Brooklyn College and City College of New York.  Lou and Sandy were married in 1953. Lou's career took Sandy from Washington, D.C. to Waltham, MA, to Commack, NY to Detroit, MI, and to Bennington, VT. Lou and Sandy moved to Saratoga Springs where they have spent the last 23 years.

Sandy loved to cook especially for her grandchildren. They loved when she made them the snake cookies. Sandy was an accomplished sewer and quilter. Her children, grandchildren, and others have beautiful quilts that she made for them. Sandy taught so many people how to quilt and she always signed her quilts with Let's Go Mets.

Sandy was an avid baseball fan who went to high school with Sandy Koufax. She never forgave the Brooklyn Dodgers when they left NY but she did become a loyal NY Mets fan. Even though, Lou and Sandy lived in VT, they had season tickets to the home games.

Sandy was a member of the Organization for Rehabilitation through Training (ORT) and for a few years, she was a 4-H leader. She stopped being a 4-H leader when she realized Susan was not 4-H material. Sandy always had her nose in a book as she loved to read. Her children realized that when they wanted something, they would ask her when she was reading because she always said yes. Sandy loved to play and teach others how to play mahjong. Coming from a musical family, Sandy enjoyed playing the piano.

Sandy worked at Bennington airport where she became an expert on weather patterns. She also volunteered at Treasures in Saratoga Springs, NY.

We would like to express our gratitude to the staff at The Daughter's of Sarah in Albany, NY for their amazing care for Sandy.

Relatives and friends may call from 9-10am on Friday, January 26, 2024 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373). A funeral home service for Sandra and Lou will immediately follow at 10am.

Sandra will be laid to rest with her husband at 11:30am at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandy's memory may be made to Treasures ; 60 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.