Obituary of Scott C. Schneider

Scott (Scooter) C. Schneider, 35, took his final ride on Friday, January 23, 2016 up in the Tug Hill area. He was born and raised in Vestal, NY and worked at Hilliard Corp. in Elmira, NY as a mechanical engineer. He was pre-deceased by his grandparents, Adolph and Mildred Schneider; step-grandfather, John (Jack) Hennessey; uncle, Kim Rafferty; aunt, Bette Schneider. He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Karen Schneider; sisters, Stacy (Eric) Rudock and Susan Schneider; grandmother, Jeane Rafferty; uncle, Kris Rafferty; cousins Anthony (Leslie EF Smith) Rafferty and Gina (Shane Rice) Rafferty; nieces and nephews, Josh, Emily, and Michael Rudock, and Maci Rafferty. Also, he is survived by countless friends, including Trisha Glezen, Donnie and Ann Mallery, Bill Boland, and girlfriend Kadie Clark. He loved everything with a motor and spent much of his time building and rebuilding cars, drag racing, snowmobiling, and on his boat. He embodied the phrase: "Work hard. Play harder." He was an Eagle Scout and previously a longtime member of the Vestal Volunteer Emergency Squad. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Coleman & Daniels, 765 Main Street, Vestal at noon, private burial to follow. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4:00pm until 7:00pm and Thursday from 11:00am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, Broad Avenue Presbyterian Chapel, or a charity of your choice .