Ithaca, New York
Apr 2, 1936 – Oct 9, 2025
James "Jimmy" Smith, age 89 of Ithaca, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after a period of declining health. James was born on April 2, 1936, in New Orleans, LA, the son of the late Ethel and Richard Smith. Jimmy moved to Ithaca with his family in his youth. He was a proud graduate of the...
Read MoreWhen the Statler was renovating the Hotel back in the late 80's early 90's Jimmy was my right hand man at the Noyes Center retail outlets. When he went back to the Statler, I wound up working with him again as the Terrace Restaurant manager. He was a great man, never called in sick, insane work ethic, loved Glenfiddich and his suits of armor. He was extremely kind. RIP Blue!
Jeff Ecker
October 21, 2025 | Work
I knew Jim years ago when we were working at the Statler Hotel at Cornell. Jim was a good friend also. He was always so nice to talk too, helped me out with requests pertaining to work. Very kind and hard working man. Condolences to Jim´s family.
Fran Enders
October 16, 2025 | Work
