James G. Snow
- Feb 11, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
1956 - 2024
OBITUARY
James Gerard Snow, Jr. passed away on February 10th after a valiant battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease. He was 67 years old and lived in Princeton, New Jersey.
Known to most people as Jim and affectionately called Jamie by his family, he is remembered for his kindness, good nature, intelligence, sharp wit, and strong faith.
He was born on November 5, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York to the late James Gerard Snow and Joan McPadden Snow. He attended Regis High School, Fordham University (Class of 1978), NYU Law School, and Rutgers University.
He began his career as an attorney in the public sector, turned to nonprofit work, and later earned a master’s degree to become a librarian, a job that combined his passions for reading, sharing knowledge, and helping others.
In the 1990s he worked in the South Bronx to provide a safe haven and support for disadvantaged young men. After moving to Princeton, he became involved in charitable work to provide mentorship and intellectual formation to college students and others in the area. In these and countless other ways Jim always tried to enrich the lives of others, often going above and beyond the call of duty. In all that he did, he was driven by his devotion to God and the Catholic faith.
He is survived and adored by his siblings Martin, Mary Catherine, and John, his brother-in-law Kevin, his sister-in-law Gail, nephews Raphael and Sergei, a large and loving extended family, and many close friends.
Visitations will be held on Wednesday, February 14th at 2pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm at Duffy’s Funeral Home, 255 9th St, Brooklyn and on Thursday, February 15th from 2pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm at the MJ Murphy Funeral Home, 616 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10am on February, February 16th at St. Paul Parish 216 Nassau Street, Princeton, New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following groups:
The Nassau Foundation: 34 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. This foundation supports the charitable work done by Mercer House, where Jim lived.
Creating Purpose and Enriching Life at Town Square, Princeton: 2 Hospital Drive, Plainsboro Township, New Jersey 08536. This is the charitable unit of the adult day and enrichment center Jim attended, where he was affectionally known as an “ambassador of everything good.”
Friends of Lawrence Library: 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648. This is where Jim worked as a librarian.
VISITATION
Wednesday, February 14
2:00 - 5:00 PM & 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Duffy Funeral Home
255 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Thursday, February 15
2:00 - 5:00 PM & 7:00 - 9:00 PM
M.J. Murphy Funeral Home
616 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction , NJ
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Friday, February 16
Time 10:00 AM
St. Paul's Parish
216 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ
INTERMENT
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
10 W Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, NY
Dear Martin and Snow family,
My heart goes out to you during this most difficult time. While I never had the opportunity to meet James it sounds like he was a beautiful person.
My sincerest condolences,
Jeannie
Snow Family,
I worked with Jim for many years at the Lawrence Library, and I am so sorry for your loss and heartbroken over Jim's passing.
When I started at the library, I was 16 and had no idea what to do after graduating high school. One day, I casually expressed interest in being a librarian to Jim, and that short conversation changed my life. Jim taught me everything he could about librarianship and what it meant to serve the public. I learned more from Jim than all my years of schooling--both undergrad and grad school. My MLIS program was a joke compared to what I learned from Jim. He gave me a chance, and I learned from the absolute…
My sincere condolences the Snow family. I was privileged to work with Jim at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library and found him inspirational both as a professional and as a person. He was warm, funny, dedicated, and incredibly knowledgeable. It seemed his entire life waqs dedicated to helping others. The world has lost a truly great man.
So very sorry for your loss.
Martin, Mary Catherine, John & family,
John & I extend our sincerest condolences
We have know Jim almost 50 years and even when we moved across the country his thoughtfulness & kindness found us. In our times of distress was always met with his steady hand and soothing words.
May he rest in peace.
As a wise poet wrote "it's not goodbye but see you down the road"
Chris & John Pfabe