Michael Snipas' Obituary
Michael Snipas, 62, passed away February 17, 2020. Beloved husband of 20 years to Sarah-Day. Loving father of Katrina Rose Snipas “Katie”. He adored his dog Thor and his daughter’s cat Lilli. Son of Vincent and the late Helga Snipas. Son-in-law of Joel C. Adelman and Mary Lu Adelman. Brother of Heidi Simpson (Michael Staples) and brother-in-law of Edward Adelman (Christy). Uncle of Carl and Chris Simpson, Mac, Trent, and Cailynn Adelman. Michael held a 3rd degree black-belt in Hap Kido and taught it for 30 years. Former volunteer ski patroller at Wintergreen Resort and Canaan Valley Resort. He loved the mountains, especially the Catskills. Michael enjoyed a good cigar, good music, especially acoustic, classical guitar, John Denver, and Celtic music. He is a prostate cancer survivor. He loved animals and was fluent in American Sign Language. He lived by, “Family, Loyalty, Respect”. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held at Jardine Funeral Home, 15822 Pearl Road, Strongsville OH 44136, Saturday July 18 from 3-5PM where a Celebration of Life will follow at the Snipas's residence at 5:30PM. We ask that you follow social distancing guidelines and masks are required. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
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