NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — A retired New Providence police lieutenant who spent decades serving the borough has died.
The New Providence Police Department announced the death of retired Lt. William Snyder, who served the department and borough residents for 27 1/2 years, from 1964 to 1991.
Before becoming a police officer, Snyder served four years in the United States Navy.
"We will sorely miss seeing Lt. Snyder around town and at our functions," the department said.
Police thanked Snyder for his "years of dedicated service to our community and country" and offered thoughts and prayers to his family.
Community members also shared condolences in the comments, with some recalling their own memories of Snyder.
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