Rodney Snedeker, 88, of 6 Dover Road, North Haven passed into eternal rest on Monday, November 24, 2014 after a brief illness with his loving family surrounding him. Son of the late John and Edna Snedeker. Rodney was born in North Branford, on February 28, 1926. Rodney served as a Chief Petty Officer, 1st Class in the United States Navy for 27 years. Also he retired after 23 years from Masonic Home and Hospital. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Frances Snedeker and 18 siblings. He is survived by his children, Deborah Hodio (Theodore) of North Haven, Rodney (Mary Ann) Snedeker of Asheville, NC, Brian Snedeker and Richard Snedeker both of North Haven, Gregg (Cynthia) Snedeker of Wallingford and Karyn Snedeker of North Haven. His sisters, Janet Revoir, Mabel Buijnarowski, and Roberta Vincent of Wallingford, and Sandra Macolino of OH. He also leaves behind sister-in-laws, Jessie Snedeker and Phyliss Snedeker of NH. He leaves behind six grandchildren: Lewis Acampora, David and Robert Snedeker, Timothy and Emily Snedeker, Kristen Sliney and seven Great-Grand Children, Cassandra, Nicole, Madison, Darby, and Hope Acampora, Angelina and Robert Jr. Snedeker, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and many friends, including Barney (Ann) T. Miller, Joe and Connie Alfano.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at 6 Dover Road on Saturday November 29, 2014 from 1-6pm. Burial will be private and will be handled by the North Haven Funeral Home 36 Washington Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Masonicare Home Health and Hospice of Wallingford. CT., 06492, Midstate Medical Center of Meriden, CT., 06450 or the Regency House of Wallingford, CT. 06492. The family would like to extend their gratitude for all who assisted in Rodney’s care and loving support.