Northport Everyday Hero: Substance Abuse Activist Thomas J. Snyder

Do you know someone making a difference in our community? Patch wants to tell that person’s story in a new series we’re calling “Everyday Heroes.” We are looking to share inspirational and uplifting stories of people who work to change others’ lives for the better.

Today’s nominee was sent in by Paula DiMeo-Stayne.

Name of Everyday Hero

• Thomas J. Snyder

Relationship to the nominee

• Mother

Details of good work

• “I’d like to nominate my son Thomas J. Snyder of Northport for your everyday hero. After my daughter Laura committed suicide by train at the Northport train station (Laura’s voice FB page), he became addicted to drugs...heroin. I sent him away two times. He is approaching his third year of sobriety. He speaks all over Long Island and has spoken at the Town Hall as well. Thomas has put many people in rehab and is a true success story and role model.”

Why do you feel this person is an Everyday Hero?

• “He is a powerlifter at Gold’s Gym, goes to college and works at Stop and Shop. We have an autistic child and he is so patient with him. Once you meet Thomas, you will fall in love with a kind human being. I say Thomas J. Snyder is your man!”

Do you know someone who is an “Everyday Hero?” Nominate them by following the instructions below.

Please answer the following questions:

1. Name of Everyday Hero
2. Your relationship to the nominee
3. Details of good work done or being done
4. Why do you feel this person is an Everyday Hero?

Email your answers, along with a photo, to paige.mcatee@patch.com and your Everyday Hero could be featured!

Images courtesy of Paula DiMeo-Stayne

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