Stuart Snyder’s legacy of community service stretches beyond the boundaries of the Long Beach Island region, exceeding his years as an attorney, a public defender and the 25 years he served on the Southern Regional Board of Education before his passing Dec. 11 at the age of 73.

“Stu’s decision-making always centered on what was the best for kids and programs. He took pride in speaking for the soft-spoken and standing for those who couldn’t,” Southern Regional School District Superintendent Craig…