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Donald Smith Obituary
Wappingers Falls - Donald Alden Smith, also known as "Smitty" or "Butchy", age 69, died on Sunday, February 11, 2018 in his home.
Smitty was born April 8, 1948 in Norwich, CT. He attended Beacon High School and later enlisted in the United States Marines and proudly served his country. He enjoyed working at VA Medical Centers at both Castle Point and Montrose Hospitals for 44 years and retired in 2012. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and crabbing.
He is survived by his first wife Beverly Bettina and their two daughters Melanie Fabrizio and husband Angelo, Melinda Thomas and fiancé Alfonso LoCicero, sister Sandra Erikson, grandchildren Angelo, Dominique, Adriana, Anthony, Aliyah, Andrew, and nephews. He remarried Candy Fisher on July 2, 2005 and is survived by his stepdaughters Stephanie and Tina Tompkins, and stepson Thomas Tompkins. He was preceded in death by his mother Gladys Barwell, father Alden Smith and by his wife Candy Fisher Smith.
Smitty always said he didn't want his death to be mourned, but his life to be celebrated. Smitty requested that his ashes be combined with his wife Candy's and spread in three locations. The Hudson, Mount Beacon where he used to take the dune buggies, and the Catskill Mountains so they can keep hunting and fishing and always be together. At Smitty's request no services will be held.
Arrangements are under the direction of Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls. To send the family a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.
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Pamela Barbato
February 23, 2018
Miss you Smitty.love an happiness dancing with Candy❤im proud to have been part of your life.very proud.missing you my friend.always an forever ill never forget you an the unbelievable kindness you gave my family.were family...
Shunta Garcia
February 23, 2018
My dear friend you will be missed but you will be with your love candy, I miss you both and love you both, your kindness and your smile will be missed, live on my friend live on.
Pamela Barbato
February 23, 2018
Smitty i miss you so much.Dancing with Candi thank God...love an respect you my friend
February 22, 2018
A life that brought friendship to many. A pleasure to work with in the VA. Rest in Peace!
Chaplain Bob Hershberger
David Koechel
February 21, 2018
I will always remember Smitty as a good guy with a great attitude. I worked with him for many years and also knew him as a friend. He was a giving person who did what he could to help others. My condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.
Janet Boice
February 20, 2018
Smitty was a good guy. He was friends with everybody and liked greatly. This is a great loss for everyone. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Sue Field
February 19, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss Stephanie and Thomas..let me know if there is anything you need xo mommabear
February 17, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy at this very difficult time,
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