Richard F. "Dick" Snow passed peacefully on November 27th, 2023, at the age of 93 years and a day at home with his family by his side.

Survived by his wife of 68 years, Marjorie "Bunny" Snow, son Rick and his wife Linda, grandson Michael D'Alessandro and his wife Tara, their children Alessia and Bryson, grandson Chris D'Alessandro and his partner Nicole Abbott and their daughter Kathryn, his son in law Tom Goodale along with many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Pre-deceased by his son Mike and daughter Jackie.

Born on November 26, 1930, to Joseph L. and Catherine G. Snow in Brockton, Massachusetts, Dick, at age five, along with his brothers Joe and Bill and sister Barbara dealt with the unfortunate death of their mother in 1935. Their father Joseph passed 11 years later. This only made them stronger and together they watched out and cared for one another as they progressed through the early years on through to adulthood. Their strong character and principles were to be admired and evident to all who knew them. Their children and families were of course the primary beneficiaries. All raised in a loving and stable environment.

After high school Dick enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1948 serving 4 years during the Korean War, completing his service in 1952. An avid and accomplished golfer, his time in the USAF was no obstacle for his love of the game. While going through some of his old USAF "approved leave orders" we discovered the majority were for various golf tournaments across the Southeast. In addition to perfecting his golf game, he also managed to perform his duties and achieved the rank of Seargent.

Soon thereafter Dick met and married Bunny Kane in 1955 and never looked back. His start in the electrical industry came with his first job at Columbia Electric in Brockton. While there he became friendly with one of the agent's selling products to Columbia, Wes MacRae, and shortly thereafter went to work for Wes at Jack Fay, Inc/MacRae Lighting Sales in South Boston. His dedication and strong work ethic paved the way for his role at the company achieving a partnership and title of president in 1968 and ultimately acquiring sole ownership in the early 70's. Dick managed and grew the success of the company, now known as Fay, MacRae & Snow, expanding coverage into all 6 New England states. While Dick was at the helm it's important to note that Bunny also played an important role in the success of the company. In addition to handling the books we all knew she was right there with him offering advice and support. He obviously listened.

Dick also managed to conjure up a few key points to live and work by, as many who knew him will attest to.

Here are a few.

• Plan your work, work your plan

• The ultimate, being on time

• You can't put the mustard back in the jar

• Measure twice cut once (he may have stolen that one)

• If it's not in writing it didn't happen

Dick always put family and friends at the front of the line. A quality most certainly learned at a very young age along with his brothers and sister, something he and they never lost sight of. Over the next several years all 3 of his children, Rick, Mike, and Jackie joined the company along with many relatives and friends. As a direct result of his leadership and direction FMS thrived. Everyone worked hard, not because they had to. They wanted to.

In his later years, and with the company in good hands, he and Bunny managed to travel with their many friends, as he would describe, to "far off lands", play a lot of golf at his favorite spot Thorny Lea, where he was a member for 63 years, and club President in 1985 as well as trips with the guys to courses near and far. He earned the nickname Captain Hook which was always reinforced after rounds on those hot summer days, dressed in Bermudas and looking for his ball in whatever woods and briars were on the left. Not many have a fully stocked first aid kit in their golf bag. Dick did.

Golf and travel, however, played second fiddle to his first love, his family. Especially his two grandsons, Michael, and Chris. Whether it was attending their sporting events, taking them fishing, teaching them how to play golf, woodworking and the proper use and care of power tools or just hanging out at the house around the pool, cooking and having a great time. Family is what he enjoyed most. Anyone lucky enough to befriend him quickly realized they had a friend for life and someone they could count on unconditionally through life's twists and turns.

We're fortunate to have had him in our lives for so many years. His patient approach, guidance and leadership by example touched many. He will be missed.

Our world was a better place with him. We should all try to be a little more like Dick Snow.

In accordance with Dick's wishes there will a memorial service in the future. Interment will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts. Details to follow.