formerly of Binghamton NY, passed away May 31, 2012 in Surprise AZ. As Assistant Chief he retired from the Binghamton Police Department in 1992 after 33 years. He also retired as Lt Colonel in the US Army after 33 years. He is survived by Rose his wife of 63 years; 5 children Lucille & Jim Snedaker of Charlotte, NC; Nicholas of Binghamton, NY; Joseph & Polly Fort Meyers FL; Patti Japhet of Aston, PA; and Edward of Surprise AZ, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Rose Esposito of Summerville, SC. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix AZ. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice of the Valley; 14066 W Waddell Road, Surprise, AZ 85374.8734.