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LARRY SMAIL Obituary
Larry Russell Smail, beloved husband, father and son passed away on the evening of Friday, May 13, 2011 at the age of 61.
Mr. Smail was born July 6, 1949 in Pensacola, Florida to Frederick Carl Smail and the late Mary Lola Smail. He grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, and graduated from the University of Florida. He was an advocate for the mentally handicapped, a lover of all things in nature and a truly amazing man. He will be missed greatly but will live on in the hearts and minds of his family, friends and clients.
He is survived by his wife, Stacey Ann Smail, of Waldo; one daughter, Brandi Bhamani, of Miami; two sons, Alan Smail, of Gainesville and Joshua Galgano, of Pittsburgh, PA; his father, Fred Smail, of Ocala; four grandchildren, Jessica, Aiden and Isabelle Galgano and Brooklyn Smail.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 3:00 P. M., in the Chapel of Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Downtown, 404 North Main Street, Gainesville, with Rabbi David Kaiman, officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Central. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the ARC of Putnam County, 1209 Westover Drive, Palatka, FL 32177.
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stacey smail
June 2, 2011
Larry was my best friend and soul mate. After 35 years together, it's so hard to say goodbye. He will always be part of my existance as I will always hold him deep in my heart. Larry worked so hard for his 43 clients and had a genuine love for each and everyone of them. We will miss you honey. Forever, Your wife, Stacey
Jim Smith
May 17, 2011
Larry was a thoughtful and caring individual who always had kind words to say. His untiring work made the world a better place for people with developmental disabilities. We'll miss him tremendously.
Fran Simmons
May 17, 2011
I knew him as a supportive and encouraging parent for his daughter, Brandi. I am sorry to hear of his passing. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
sally martin
May 16, 2011
Larry was such a nice man. I met him 16 years a go when I first became a support coordinator for the HCBS waiver. We were partnered together for training and we laughed and joked around to make it more fun and interesting. It will not be the same without him and his calm attitude. My profession lost a great soldier. He will be missed.
Brandi (Smail) Bhamani
May 16, 2011
I loved my father so much, he was a truly wonderful man and I will miss him terribly. The world lost a great man and I lost my best friend.
Donna Carle
May 16, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Larry was a great man and advocate for his Agency for Persons with Disabilities consumers. He will truly be missed.
Donna Carle
May 16, 2011
Sorry to learn of Larry's death.
Jim and I will Pray for Peace and Comfort for you and your family.
Dr. Jim Minesinger
Mrs. Jane S. Minesinger
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