Rome, New York
Robert (Bob) Smith of Verona and Westernville passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021. He was the son of the late Howard and Dorothy Smith. He attended Verona schools and graduated from VVS in 1961 after which he did a little traveling and worked for some local area companies. In 1967 he...
Read MoreSo sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a wonder of knowledge and I enjoyed the few visits I got to see him and listen to the history of the Smith and Boody family. Enjoy the beauty of the Heavens cousin.
Laura Watchers
January 08, 2022 | Family
I knew Bob from the fish hatchery days. He was a nice , gentle man with a passion for history. I am sorry to hear of his passing! Rest In Peace sir.
Susan Yoxall
January 06, 2022 | Work
We knew him as "Smitty" up here on the hill. He was such a sweet man, always so thoughtful...he will be missed, for sure :(
Eric & Paula
December 31, 2021 | Friend
Although Bob was my cousin we didn't really get to know each other until young adulthood. One early memory was watching one of his interesting and informative slide shows on the early days of logging in the Adirondacks. Then seeing his collection of Linn tractors on Boody Hill. These were surrounded by the beautiful flowerbeds he created with his nuclear gardening system. Bob's love of history and nature came through in all he did. Yes, he may have been "eccentric",but when I think of Bob I...
Karen Tiano
December 30, 2021
I worked with Bob from 1980 to 1990 at the hatchery. A bit eccentric but he was a fun person .
Henry Buell
December 30, 2021
