Alvin Allyn Snaper

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Wounded Warriors or Heaven Can Wait Foundation. Alvin Allyn Snaper born September 9, 1929 and passed away November 6, 2019. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is survived by his Devoted wife of 55 years, Kathleen, Loving children, Curtis, Sheryl, Step-Son Tom, adored Grandchildren, Tori, Noah, Thomas Jr., Ariel, his brother Jerry, former wife, Eleanor and former Daughter-in-law Kathy. At the age of fifteen he enlisted in the United States Army and was in the 101st Air Born. He proudly served his country in WWII from 1944 to 1947. Because he was too young to enlist, he became a member of the VUMS (Veterans of under aged Military Service). He was a decorated Veteran. His Decorations included: a purple heart, Soldiers medal, an Army Commendation Medal and combat infantryman badge. He was awarded the soldiers medal at the White House by President Harry S. Truman on August 20, 1946 for action that saved the lives of many during a training accident at Fort Knox, KY. He was injured by a grenade and for that action, President Truman awarded him one of the Nations highest citations for disregard of one's own life and his devotion to duty. He moved his family to Las Vegas, NV in 1969 where he served as a senior consultant to many major corporations including: IBM, NASA, Boeing and many others. He has been awarded more than 600 patents in several fields. Alvin Snaper holds the single honor and individual distinction of being recognized three times with 'Best Patent of the Year' award by Design News magazine. Few will know just how brilliant of a mind the world has lost with his passing. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. His memorial service will be held at Christ Church Episcopal located at 2000 S. Maryland Pkwy on Friday, November 15th at 2:00PM. There will be a reception following in the Guild Room. When I'm Gone When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile, just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; remember some good I have done. Forget that I ever had heartache and remember I've had loads of fun. Forget that I have stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles and won, ere the close of the day, then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day, But in summer just gather some flowers and remember the place where I lay, and come in the evening when the sun paints the sky in the west, stand for a few moments beside me and remember only my best.

Alvin Allyn Snaper

September 9, 1929 - November 6, 2019