Morgan Scot SMITH

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Morgan SMITH Obituary

Name: Visitation for Morgan Scot SMITH
Start: 2022-03-30T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-03-30T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Dietrich Funeral Home - Amherst

SMITH - Morgan Scot
Beloved husband for over 43 years of marriage to Karen (Bezik) Smith; brother of Dean "Mark" Smith; loving uncle of Judson (Laura) Altoff and Erin Altoff. Great-uncle of Rebecca, Nathanial, Charlotte and Sharen. Scot was a very active member of The Tonawanda Sportsman Club, life-long hunter and was an avid outdoorsman. Morgan was a member of Masonic Hiram Lodge 108 and was a 32nd degree Mason. He attended The State University of New York at Fredonia and graduated with a music education degree in 1969 and a Master's in Performance Music in 1971. He taught hundreds of music students in elementary and middle school in his 30 year career at Maryvale Central Schools. His instrument was the trombone. He played with the Buffalo Philharmonic and for many performers at Artpark. He also played with The Pete Ciraolo Band and the Joe Baudo Band. A public visitation will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at THE DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME from 2-6 PM, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, a music scholarship will be set up in Scot's memory. Contributions can be mailed to ECMEA at 6435 West Quaker St., Orchard Park, NY 14127. Please note your donation is in memory of Morgan Scot Smith. Arrangements by THE DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME. Please share your memories and online condolences at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Mar. 27, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Morgan SMITH

10 Entries

Al Johnson

April 22, 2022

I only recently learned of Scot`s passing. I knew Scot for many years, first as a customer and then as a friend. We would kid each other about the Red Sox and Yankees, as both were avid fans of different teams. I always called him Morgan for 2 or 3 decades, until around 2019 he told me he preferred Scot! In respect from then on I always called him Scot, but I always knew him as Morgan. Scot was a wonderful man, as good as they come, and I will miss you " Morgan" Al

Ginger Wszalek

March 30, 2022

Dear Karen, My heart is saddened from hearing about Scot's passing, I will miss his kindness and smile.
A poem for Scot:
Ascending
Moon light trees below,
Stars above guide me now,
Oceans wave good-bye.

James Kipler

March 29, 2022

My deepest sympathy and condolences to Scot's Wife Karen and his Family. I had planned to attend, but I am not feeling well and thought it wouldn't be a good idea to attend. I performed music with Scot in many occasions and he will truly be missed by many musician brothers. R.I. P. My friend and prayers to his Family for their loss.

Russell D'Alba

March 29, 2022

Dear Karen,
I have the fondest memories of Scot, having performed with him many times at Melody Fair, starting more than 40 years ago.
So very sorry for your loss.

Liz W.

March 29, 2022

I know that Scot will live in my memory as I routinely repeat the words he once said, "Thank you, God, for everything you have given to me and everything you have taken away." Now you are in His presence. Rest well.

Judith Frank

March 29, 2022

It is with deep sadness that I extend my sympathy to Karen and family as you mourn Scot´s passing. The world will miss his intelligent conversation, creative sense of humor, talented musicianship but most of all his sincere friendship. The eternal orchestra has gained another horn player.

Janice Doherty-Cole

March 28, 2022

I'm so very sorry for your loss Karen and family. He was always a ray of sunshine. We shared many a corny joke. I would see him often, when he was with friends, having coffee. He will be greatly missed.

Dave May

March 28, 2022

So very moved to hear of Scot's passing. Spent many enjoyable hours playing music with him, and chatting about almost anything. I admired his sense of humor and especially his musicianship. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Terry Gamble

March 28, 2022

Dear family,
I was very sorry to hear of the death of Scott. We
were roommates in our freshman year at Fredonia.
He was an excellent trombonist, and music educator.
I have many memories of Scot in the various bands we played together in, and knew of his success as a music teacher.
May he rest in peace.

Merry Jeffers and Micahel Kankiewicz

March 27, 2022

We are so sad to hear of Scot's passing. It seems like we just saw him and Karen in December and all was well. Michael loved playing with him in Peter's band and I loved listening to him, especially his solos. Such a lovely trombone sound. We also loved seeing Karen and Scot's devotion to each other. We shared the same wedding anniversary and were together on that day last year. God bless him in heaven where there is beautiful music.

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