Brad J. Snyder

Brad J. Snyder Sica, 27, of Toms River, died Sunday, April 3, 2011. Born Aug. 12, 1983 in Pt. Pleasant, he was a longtime resident of Toms River. Brad was a graduate of Toms River High School South, attended Ocean County College, and was employed in the family business Sica Industries, Inc. of Toms River. He had accomplished a high ranking as a mixed martial artist having attended both Tong Dragon Martial Arts and The Vichai Academy. Known for his sense of humor, intelligence and strength, he was also a movie buff, an avid reader and a Star Wars expert. His hobbies were body building and electronics. Brad was a lover of music, animals and children. His greatest joy was his son, Brad Benjamin.

Predeceased by his paternal grandparents Alfred J. Sica, Sr. and Annette B. Sica; and his maternal grandfather, Benjamin Korsak, he is survived by his mother, Patricia M. Snyder of Lanoka Harbor; his father, Alfred J. Sica Jr. of Lavallette; fiance, Sherri Donato of Toms River; his son, Brad Benjamin Sica; his maternal grandmother, Ethel R. Korsak of Lanoka Harbor (formerly of Hamilton Twp.); his brothers, A.J. Sica III and Nicholas Hartman; and his sister, Tiffany Sica. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Marilyn Brotschol and her companion Hans Bonner, Janice Tansey and her husband Robert, Larry Sica and his wife Karen, Mary Lewis and her husband Tenny, and Heidi Giles.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday, April 9 until the funeral service at 11:45 a.m. at the Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St. ,Toms River. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River. Family and friends may send tributes to the family by visiting www.andersonandcampbell.com.