David L. Schneider

David Lawrence Schneider, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on May 7, 2025, just shy of his 83rd birthday. He and his wife were residents of Falmouth, Massachusetts for over 50 years, and recently moved to Ramsey, New Jersey to be closer to family.

David was born May 10, 1942 in York, PA to his wonderful parents, George and Ruth Schneider. He is predeceased by his older brothers, Donald and George. He is survived by his wife Gloria Lynn (Farley), his sons, Philip (and his wife Ashley), Adam (and his wife Dale), as well as his dear grandchildren, Brock, Quinn, Ryah, and Gemma. 

David lived a life dedicated to learning, exploration, service, and above all, family. He earned his degree from Penn State University in 1964 and soon after answered President John F. Kennedy’s call to service by joining the Peace Corps where he taught in Acela, Ethiopia. Growing up his boys loved hearing about his adventures in Ethiopia such as being chased by elephants, riding horses in the Rift Valley, and hand feeding hyenas in the dead of night.

After finishing his service, David returned to Philadelphia where he met the love of his life, Gloria, in Geology class at Temple University. After a short courtship they married and moved to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where they built a life and raised their two boys. 

David worked for 32-years as a Research Associate with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. His work took him across the globe and into the depths of the ocean—literally. He was honored to take part in a classified U.S. Navy mission aboard the Alvin submersible, investigating radioactive leakage from two nuclear submarines that disappeared in 1968. He also contributed to the Joint Global Ocean Flux Study (JGOFS), helping to advance our understanding of the world’s oceans.

David found joy in the simple pleasures of life. His hobbies included playing on the Men’s Cape Cod Senior Softball League, gardening, cross-country skiing, reading, and sipping a variety of scotches. Two of his favorite memories include embarking on a cross-country road trip with his son Phil and attending the Ryder Cup in Scotland with his son Adam.

Throughout his life, David remained humble, modest, and deeply grounded. He was a man of quiet strength, known for his self-effacing nature, thoughtful spirit, and dry sense of humor. His happiest moments were spent with his family, whom he adored beyond measure.

David will always be remembered as a kind and loving husband, and the best father a kid could ever wish for. 

Family and friends are invited to a memorial mass on May 31st at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey with a reception to follow. 

Donations may be made in David's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://stjude.org) or The Elephant Sanctuary (https://www.elephants.com)

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