Stephan M. "Steve" Snelling

June 13, 1958 - March 9, 2022

Stephan M. Snelling "Steve" June 13, 1958 – March 9, 2022 Stephan M. Snelling (Steve), age 63 years, passed away on March 9, 2022 at his home in Purling N.Y. after a lengthy and hard fought illness. He is survived by his loving girlfriend Cheryl Merritt of Purling; a stepson Dennis Williams of Denver, CO; and his brothers Brian Snelling, his wife Michelle, of New Port Richey, FL, Eric Snelling II, his wife Pamela, Jeffrey Snelling and William Snelling of Marlborough, NY; and sisters Kathleen St Amant, her husband Arthur of Norwich, CT and Patricia Bither, her husband William, of Millersville, D; aunts Hilda Snelling of New Port Richey, FL, and Marjorie Frigon of Spencer, MA; many nieces, nephews, cousins. Stephan’s family is especially grateful for the love and joy Cheryl and her daughters Christina Merritt and Kayla Arthur and their families brought to Steve. He was born in Webster, MA on June 13, 1958 to Eric and Ruth (nee Stevens) Snelling. Stephan resided in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire prior to moving to New York in either 2016 or 2017. Stephan was employed as a roofer and mechanic for over twenty years. He was an enthusiastic model car builder, gifted craftsman and enjoyed restoring antiques, building furniture, carving and drawing. Kind and soft spoken, Stephan had a quick wit and dry sense of humor, bringing joy to many. A lover of cowboy hats and leather jackets he was never seen without. A family gathering to celebrate Steve will be held at a future date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, N.Y. 12413. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.