William E. Smith

Smith, William E. NORTH GREENBUSH William E. Smith, 88, of Morner Road, North Greenbush, died peacefully June 15, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. He was the husband of the late Mildred T. (Jubick) Smith and father of the late Edward F. Smith. He is survived by his granddaughter, Linda Smith Ferdinand and her husband Brian Ferdinand; daughter-in-law, Doreen Bryson Smith; and great-grandson, Evan J. Ferdinand. Born and raised in Albany, Bill graduated from Albany High School in 1937. He worked briefly at the Beverwick Brewery before entering the United States Marine Corps in January 1942. He served his country proudly in the Pacific Theater with the First Marine Division on Guadalcanal and the Third Marine Division on Iwo Jima. He was honorably discharged as a corporal in December 1945. Following his military service, Bill returned home to Edgewood Farm in North Greenbush. In addition to farming full time, he was employed for 20 years by Schaefer Brewery Co. He also worked 20 years for the East Greenbush School District at Bell Top School and the State Capitol as a maintenance supervisor finally, retiring in 1990. Bill had a wonderful sense of humor and positive outlook on love and life. He never failed to make everyone around him smile. He was also a huge horse racing fan and animal lover. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours Thursday 5-7 p.m. at the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Interment will be held Monday, June 2 in Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, N.Y.