Very Sad News: Grant A. Schneider (1949-2023)

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Industry Observer with Retired

Very sad news:

Grant Alan Schneider
7.21.49-1.25.23
Visitation will be Sunday, January 29th 12pm-4pm at Ballard-Durand Funeral Home, White Plains, NY. Funeral services to take place Monday, January 30th 10am at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, White Plains, NY.
In lieu of flowers, we ask you to consider making a donation in his memory to The Prostate Cancer Foundation.
 
 

GRANT SCHNEIDER OBITUARY

Grant Alan Schneider, (73), of Armonk, New York passed away on January 25th surrounded by his loving family. Born to George and Marie Schneider on July 21st, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Grant was a graduate of Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, PA, class of 1967, and Rider University (formerly College), class of 1971. As a Human Resources Executive, he spent over 20 years at Brunschwig & Fils before becoming a leadership and business coach and starting his own company, Performance Development Strategies. In this role, he worked directly with senior leadership of organizations, small business owners, and family business owners. In recent years, he became an adjunct professor at Fordham University, teaching a SHRM certification prep course for HR professionals. Outside of the workplace, he was a leader in organizations including Business Network International, Westchester Human Resources Management Association, and the Westchester Business Council. Faith and religion were very important to Grant, as well. He was a longtime member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in White Plains, NY, serving several times on the church council including as President and Treasurer on multiple occasions. While work and volunteering was always a passion for him, he was most passionate about time with his family. He was always so proud to be a father of two girls and was overjoyed when he became a grandfather to two boys, whom he spent countless hours with. He spent the last several years splitting time between New York and Florida, and he was often out on a boat in Florida's Intracoastal Waterway with his wife Phyllis by his side. This had been a lifelong dream of his.
Grant is survived by his wife Phyllis, two daughters, Lindsay and Ashley (Tom), and grandchildren Maxwell and Teddy. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Peirce (Gary), and brother George, and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 29th 12pm-4pm at Ballard-Durand Funeral Home, White Plains, NY. Funeral services to take place Monday, January 30th 10am at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, White Plains, NY.

 
Grant Alan Schneider obituary, White Plains, NY
Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Comments (29)

Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Oh NO Roy Kelley, I feel so sorry that Grant past away and will miss him so much in the Rain.  Way to young.

 

Jan 27, 2023 09:41 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, this was the saddest to hear first thing this morning.  He was so knowledgable, and will be missed!

Jan 27, 2023 10:13 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

This makes me so sad. He will be missed here in the Rain.

Jan 27, 2023 10:23 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your feedback. Many of us will miss Grant.

Jan 27, 2023 10:25 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy Kelley - This is indeed sad news. He was such a vital part of ActiveRain. On a positive note, I'm glad to hear he lived to see and visit with his grandchildren. No doubt being with family and kids on a boat gave him and them much joy and happiness. I'm also glad to know he was a SHRM Instructor. I was a member of SHRM when I was in HR and it isn't easy to get the designation or to teach candidates. He was a very intellectual man and giving too. He will be sorely missed. 

Jan 27, 2023 10:27 AM
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

So sorry to hear of Grant's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family. 🙏

Jan 27, 2023 11:24 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Very sad news, thanks for telling us Roy.

Jan 27, 2023 11:41 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc 610-225-7400 - Devon, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I always enjoyed reading his posts, he was so generous with his knowledge and wrote so well. I will miss him and am in shock, was not expecting to see this when I opened up AR this afternoon.

Jan 27, 2023 12:30 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

It was so sad to start this morning learning about Grant's passing. Our condolences to his family! 

Jan 27, 2023 12:48 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

 

As we recall the outstanding blog posts by Grant, I hope we will see some reblogs of his advice.

Jan 27, 2023 01:09 PM
John Pusa
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest - Glendale, CA
Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service

Hello Roy Kelley this is very sad news of passing excellent person Grant A. Schneider. My condolences, RIP Grant Schneider.

Jan 27, 2023 03:46 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Roy- I was devastated when I heard the news last night. He was such a kind and supportive man. 

Jan 27, 2023 06:47 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Very sad news, Roy.  He will be missed. Sending  love and prayers for his family.

Jan 27, 2023 10:32 PM
Brian England
Arizona Focus Realty - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

This one hurts me, Grant Schneider was such a good man and I was very hopeful that I would get to meet him one day.  I wish that I were retired and could just travel and meet all of the people that I would like to meet before they are no longer with us.

Jan 28, 2023 04:14 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Thank you for posting this so we all know more about the member we lost Roy Kelley .

While work and volunteering was always a passion for him, he was most passionate about time with his family. He was always so proud to be a father of two girls and was overjoyed when he became a grandfather to two boys, whom he spent countless hours with. He spent the last several years splitting time between New York and Florida, and he was often out on a boat in Florida's Intracoastal Waterway with his wife Phyllis by his side. This had been a lifelong dream of his.

Jan 28, 2023 04:21 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Grant Schneider will be missed by his family and by his friends...including his friends in Active Rain. Grant was a valued contributor in the Rain.

Jan 28, 2023 07:21 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
& Host of Postcards From Success Podcast

I can't over state it, I'm shocked at the news and crushed at the loss. A good man.

Jan 28, 2023 08:22 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

This news is so sad and heartbreaking. Grant Schneider held a special place in so many members' hearts. All who knew him in the Active Rain Community thought of him so highly. His passing was a great loss to us and he will be greatly missed. His family has our deepest sympathy- Thank you so much for the information Roy Kelley  

Jan 28, 2023 02:03 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

This is such an unexpected news, it feels like we were in a zoom meeting with Grant just a few weeks ago. Grant will remain a valued member of the Active Rain community and we will re-blog his articles.

Jan 28, 2023 03:12 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. Your feedback is always welcome.

Jan 30, 2023 06:05 AM