NY Giant Chris Snee Honored

Hometown legend Chris Snee of the New York Giants was honored with a congratulatory parade and dinner for his Super Bowl win and work with the United Way, beginning with a special welcome from the local Price Chopper.
Originally from Susquehanna County, Chris Snee played guard for the New York Giants in their Super bowl win this year. A small celebration was held when the Giants won the NFC Championship where his mother, Diane, was presented with a cake from the local Price Chopper at her workplace, the Endless Mountain Health System.
Snee started his career with the Montrose Meteors football team when there were only 20 players.
"This is where I learned hard work," said Snee. "I had to go out and give it everything I got. But I had a lot of love and support."

Support From the Community

Knowing that the Giants would be going to the Super Bowl, Price Chopper manager Rich Hachan contacted Price Chopper and other sponsors for signs to congratulate Snee. "I had the company put together a sign for the town to sign and congratulate him," said Hachan.
The banner was given to Snee when he returned to Montrose for a parade and dinner in his honor and to raise money for the United Way, where he was also given the key to the town of Montrose. Executive director Ruth Donnelly of the United Way in Susquehanna County planned the parade and dinner to thank Snee for his work in the Montrose Punt and Pass.
"I was honored they wanted to do it," said Snee.
For four years, Snee has been returning to Montrose to hold a Punt and Pass, an event that raises money for the United Way. He holds the event to give children a role model to look up to. "I get kids out for a few hours," said Snee.

Football's Role

Football has always played a big role in Snee's life he says. "There's nothing like a Saturday game day experience," said Snee. "I still watch college football."
Tom Lucenti, Snee's old high school football coach talked about the opportunities football gave to Snee.
"For him it allowed him to go to a college like Boston College- and football allowed him to go there for free. Even if he didn't go pro, he would have had an education," said Lucenti.