Snyder, of NY Breeding and Development Fund, Dies
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Harry D. Snyder, a director of the New York State Breeding and Development Fund, died at Saratoga Hospital July 27 after a brief illness at the age of 91.
Born in Saratoga Springs, Snyder was a lifelong resident of the city.
Snyder was appointed to the New York State Racing Commission in 1980 and held the position of either commissioner or chairman until 2012. He was with the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund from 1980 until his passing.
He was a founding partner of the law firm Snyder, Kiley, Toohey, Corbett & Cox. In more than 60 years of practice, he was a noted trial lawyer and legal counsel. He also served as chairman of the Saratoga Zoning Board of Appeals and as Acting City Judge.
Relatives and friends may call from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 5 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A funeral home service will follow at 6 p.m.