Obituary of Laurence Schneider

SCHNEIDER- Laurence "Larry" David Schneider, age 61, beloved husband of Alice J. Brookins Schneider of Ansonia, died peacefully on April 30, 2010, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Bridgeport on December 30, 1948, he was the son of the late George Schneider and Gloria Palazo Delbuono of Trumbull. Mr. Schneider was a member of the Teamster's Union Local 1150 and worked in the shipping and receiving department of Sikorsky's Presidential Program for over 30 years, until the time of his illness. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Church Bocce League, loved the outdoors and auto body repair. He was a perfectionist in his every endeavor. Mr. Schneider's true passion was spending quality time with his family. In addition to his mother, and his devoted wife of 20 years, he is survived by his cherished daughters, twins, Virginia A. and Rebecca S. Schneider and Heidi R. Schneider, all of Ansonia; brothers, George (Carol) Schneider of MD, Wayne (Donna) Lonsdale of Ansonia, Jimmy (Cheryl) Schneider of Stratford, Billy Schneider of FL, Frank Delbuono of Derby. Mr. Schneider is also survived by a son, David Schneider and two grandsons. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, MEETING DIRECTLY AT Trinity Baptist Church, 300 North Benson Rd., Fairfield at 11:30 AM. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia. Family and friends may call on Monday, May 3, 2010, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Schneider Daughter's Education Fund in care of the funeral home. On line condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com .