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William Smiley Obituary
age 74. Beloved husband of the late Claudette (nee Tennant). Loving father of Tari Rivera (John), Tanya Gaillard (Bertrand) and Traci Guba (Randy). Cherished grandfather of Lambert Gaillard, Trenton Rivera, Bradley Gaillard and Allyson Guba. Dear brother of Susan Garver. U. S. Navy Korean Conflict Veteran.
Memorial services Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 at the funeral home at 6 p.m. Inurnment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. The family will receive friends THURSDAY 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130, 440-260-8800.
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Jeff Armbruster
January 20, 2010
Bill was a great man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Sheila Armbruster
Rev. Jim Cunningham
January 18, 2010
I really loved and appreciated Bill. I admired his faith, his warmth, his gentleness, his honesty, his courage, his caring. I was blessed every time we shared.
Mark Garver
January 18, 2010
My Uncle Bill was an amazing man and mentor to me. He always had patience to explain things to me and he had an infectious laugh. His presence filled a room, a quality he got from his father. I will miss him immensely and am so thankful I got to see him and email him recently. To my cousins and their families my deepest sympathy and love. I am thankful that he and Aunt Claudia are together again. Thank you Uncle Bill for everthing you did for me and taught me.
Aunt Susan & Uncle Ed Garver
January 17, 2010
Tari, Tanya, Traci and families - Your dad was the best brother a girl could have had. He was a wonderful son also. After Dad died, he was Mom's strength and he took it very seriously. We are thankful that he was in our lives. I am more thankful that he is now healthy and with his Lord and Claudia in Heaven. You girls are a wonderful testimony to him and your mother.
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