Aaron Paul Snyder, 44, of Syracuse, NY, passed away unexpectedly, December 23, 2021, at Crouse Hospital.

Aaron was born in Rome, NY, December 9, 1977, a son of the late Cynthia Ward Snyder and Dennis Snyder. He was educated at Proctor High School, in Utica.

Aaron loved being with family and especially enjoyed the kids, who lovingly referred to him as “Uncle Monkey”. He also enjoyed watching the NY Knicks and NY Giants games.

He is survived by his fiancée, Connie Hayes, of Syracuse; two children, Nicole Snyder and Aaron Snyder Jr.; siblings, Shawn (Jessica) Ward, Melissa (George) Snyder, Paul Ward, and Sixto Quiles III; numerous nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly; and many cousins.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 1:30 to 2:00 p,m., at The Matt Funeral Home, 700 Rutger St., corner of Mohawk St., Utica.