Carl J. Smith

Carl J. Smith obituary, Cohoes, NY

Carl J. Smith

Carl Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2014.
Smith, Carl J. COHOES Carl J. Smith, 43, of Vliet Boulevard, Cohoes died suddenly on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Born and educated in Cohoes, he was a graduate of Cohoes High School, class of 1988. Son of Judith Frazier Smith Heins (Raymond) of Cohoes and the late Arthur J. Smith. He worked as a plant manager at Deman and Davis in Albany. Carl liked to ride dirt bikes, mountain biking and snowboarding. Survivors, in addition to his mother, are his children, Rhandy Smith of Cohoes, Lucia O'Connor Smith of Cohoes, Caiden O'Connor of Cohoes, and Tallulah O'Connor of Cohoes; and his fiancee, Kathleen O'Connor of Cohoes. Brother of Christopher Smith of Cohoes, Carleen (Kevin) Snay of Cohoes and Connie (Ray) Coalts of Lansingburgh. Uncle of Tara, Sara, Kevin, Jenna and Zachary; grandson of Doris Frazier of Cohoes. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral, Monday, April 7, at 9 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Cohoes where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment at the convenience of the family in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends may call at the Dufresne Funeral Home Inc., 216 Columbia St., Cohoes on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. For directions and guest registry, please visit dufresnefuneralhome.com.

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April 20, 2014

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April 20, 2014

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April 9, 2020

See you on the dark side of the moon

Kimmy Fredette

April 20, 2014

Sending our condolences to Carls family. He was a great guy & good friend. It is hard to imagine never seeing that beautiful smile again! Will keep you in our hearts & prayers.

April 20, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Carleen

April 17, 2014

I can't imagine the rest of my life without hearing your voice.

April 17, 2014

I miss you more and more every day.I know you are with Dad and Pip but I want you back here with me.
Love you so much,
Mom

April 14, 2014

Sleep well God speed

Janel Worboys

April 10, 2014

RIP Carl, you'll be forever missed.

Bill & Aimee Flowers

April 9, 2014

"Captain Carl" may you find peace with the Lord, and God bless the loved ones you have left behind. Rest in peace.

Larry Gingell

April 9, 2014

My deepest condolences to Carl's family. I worked with him at D&D for 10 years and had good times. He will be missed.

Shawn Green

April 8, 2014

RIP Carl,had some great times together,and will never forget them,see you on the other side brother

Aaron Gendron

April 7, 2014

Deepest condolences to Carl's family. I've known Carl since Kindegarten. He was a gentle and kind person. Very sad to say goodbye.

Brian B

April 7, 2014

To a good friend, you will surely be missed

Rick Haeberle

April 7, 2014

My deepest condolences on Carl's passing. I hope time gives you the strength and comfort to overcome the pain and to just remember the joyful and happy times.

Georgia VanZutphen

April 6, 2014

Judy and family,
I am saddened to hear that you have lost Carl and at so young an age. Sending you my condolences and prayers to give you strength. With sympathy, Georgia

Sue Russman

April 6, 2014

My best wishes to Carl and his family. RIP.

Karen

April 6, 2014

Im so sorry for your loss carl now flies with the angels he will forever be with us through great memories.......gone too soon but never forgotten

Dan Consiglio

April 6, 2014

Carl was a good guy. I believed in him and he never let me down....... Rest in peace Carl, I will never forget you.

Terri Jacobs

April 6, 2014

RIP CARL never forgotten all the laughs with sybil and hanging while Getting a hair cut

April 6, 2014

Judy, I am so terribly saddened by your tragic loss. May Carl now rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord.

Tara Jordan Sayward

April 6, 2014

Rest in Paradise old friend. Great times , great memories!

Jean (Jennings) Mauger

April 6, 2014

Judy and Doris and family....my prayers are with each of you.

Barbara & Richard Coalts

April 6, 2014

Connie and to all the family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers being said for all. May he R.I.P.

Jeannette Cox

April 6, 2014

Judy, there are no words to express the sadness I feel for you and your family right now. I've been praying for all of you,that God will give you the strength and support you need in this time of great sorrow. I know His grace will carry you through.

Michelle Boudreaux

April 5, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Smith family. My best childhood and teenage years memories are laughs and your house. Prayers are with all of you.

Tony Browarski

April 5, 2014

My thoughts and condolences to the Smith Family. Carl was a co-worker at Denman and Davis.

Joe Browarski

April 5, 2014

I worked with Carl at Denman & Davis. Prayers and thoughts to the family.

Donna Snay

April 5, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Smith family. He was good man and will be dearly missed. Carleen, my heart cries for you. May he rest in peace.

Kathy Greco

April 5, 2014

Words cant express how sorry Iam to hear about Carl...

Stacey Scott

April 5, 2014

Carl and his family,

I am deeply saddened about his passing... When I first met Carl, he was a great man with bright smile, friendly to everyone included myself. I wish to get knowing him more but my thoughts and prayers is with Carl and his family.

Robert Gamache Jr and family

April 5, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers, RIP Carl

Rhonda Adams-mercure

April 5, 2014

My heart goes out to the smith family so sorry for your loss carl will be missed but not forgotten by so many

Vera and Larry Grandchamp

April 5, 2014

Our deepest condolences to you, Judy, and to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With peace.....

cooney

April 5, 2014

carl will be sadly missed by the cooney family..may god bless his soul

April 5, 2014

Trudi Cesare. Peter Lundberg and Shawn Murray Sr

April 5, 2014

So sad. Thoughts and prayers to Carl's family. Gone too soon.

Kristie Mac Gregor

April 5, 2014

No words will ever take away the pain of losing someone. I want you all to know we are thinking of you and sending lots of love and prayers your way...RIP Cousin Carl you will be missed!!

April 5, 2014

Our Deepest Condolences To The Family Relatives And Friends Of Carl. You All Are In Our Thoughts And Prayers Through Your Most Difficult Time Of Loss. Carl Is Now A Gaurding Angel Over All Who Knew Him.

The Scutt Family, Clifton Park, N.Y.

Chris Murray

April 5, 2014

My condolences to the Smith family at this time of Loss

Amy Richards

April 5, 2014

Thoughts and prayers ..So sad.

Ginger Koba

April 5, 2014

My heart goes out to the smith family for your loss may god look down on you in you need

April 5, 2014

My deepest condolences to Carl's family and friends. I only worked with him for a short few months. He loved and talked so much of Kathleen, his children. The best breaks at work was when he played the guitar. Rest in peace your in my prayers.

Sheri Marion

April 5, 2014

My deepest condolences to your family. So sorry for your loss.

Anne Borrero

April 5, 2014

Connie & family; I have no words......
My heart breaks for you. Please know that I care.

Darlene LaFountaine Vanier

April 5, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tracy Willi

April 5, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Smith family. I will always remember your smile and the way you made everyone around you laugh.

shelley young

April 5, 2014

All my love to you Rhandy, Chris, Carleen,Connie and family. I will miss you Carl. Wish I could have seen you one more time bud but I have some great memories. I will always cherish.

Rhandy Smith

April 5, 2014

He was my father and best friend. He taught me how to be the man I am today. I am so lucky to have him as a dad and I will miss him for as long as my heart still beats.

Shawn Morse

April 5, 2014

While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.

GOD BLESS!

Gina Pierre

April 5, 2014

My Deepest Condolences to the family & friends. Our thoughts & prayers are with you through this very difficult time. Carl you will always be loved & never forgotten. R.I.P. my dear life time friend... );

Sherrie Ellsworth

April 5, 2014

All my love to Kathleen and her family - sending love and prayers
Sherrie Sprague Ellsworth

Lori Favreau-Williams

April 5, 2014

My deepest sympathies go out to all of Carl's family and friends. Words cannot express how very sorry I am to hear of his passing. I hadn't seen Carl in a long time but I can vividly remember his smile and pretty blue eyes. He will live on through his children. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

April 5, 2014

There seems to be a whole lot of dyin' going on in my circle of friends lately. My condolences.

Carol Desnoyers

April 5, 2014

My heart goes out to Judy and your family for your loss. God be with you all at this most difficult time.

Eve

April 5, 2014

My condolences to all, Carl R.I.P. you will always be remembered.

Cherryl Blair

April 5, 2014

My Deepest Condolences to your family.

Melissa Casey

April 5, 2014

Deepest condolences!

james vasquez

April 5, 2014

My deepest condolences to your family no words can help you in this unexpected loss my prayers and thoughts are with you! Carl was loved by many and will always be in every one who ever met him's heart RIP!!!

Barbara Hildreth

April 5, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. God's Peace always.

April 5, 2014

Words cannot express our sadness for your loss. I hope you find comfort knowing so many are sending love and prayers. Bruce and Carol Couture

Michelle Crain

April 5, 2014

My Thoughts and Deepest Sympathy to the Smith family.. I am truly sorry for your loss.. Rip Carl

Cathy Magi-Davidson

April 5, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Blair and Helen Kelvington

April 5, 2014

Never forgotten... Always in our hearts...

John Morse

April 5, 2014

My sincere heartfelt Condolences To The Smith Family,May God give you some kind of peace in this tragic hour

Tina Colaruotolo

April 5, 2014

My heartfelt and deepest condolences to Carl's family and friends. What a tragedy he was taken way to young. Carl will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Robert Darmetko

April 4, 2014

R I P Carl It was a pleasure to know and work with you

Nick Audi

April 4, 2014

I am so sorry to read this... Many fond memories of Carl and his family when he was in my 4th Grade Class at St. Marie's, Cohoes. RIP, Carl..
Respectfully,

Barb Perry

April 4, 2014

Chris, Carleen and Connie, remember Carl with a smile. He is being cradled in God's loving arms. It is for you three, his fiancee and his children that I pray.

Tammy Barrera/Sbardella

April 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Carl's family and friends during this difficult time.

marie

April 4, 2014

My heart is heavy with sorrow for the family! I my self lost my son... it never gets better. My prayers are with you all in this time of loss!

Mary Matthews

April 4, 2014

Carl will be missed, is loved so very much. Rest in peace Carl, you made it home,

Dennis Quinn

April 4, 2014

With a heavy heart I offer my condolences to all of Carl's family and friends..God Bless

Mary Matthews

April 4, 2014

May you lean on God for knowing He has Carl in His arms of love. I pray for peace, Gods grace and mercy bless each and everyone who Carl knew loved and touched. So sorry for your lose. Prayers are going up for ALL. God Bless you all.

April 4, 2014

Rhandy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. SO sorry for this difficult time. I.know words cant ease the pain but please know that Carl has a friend Eric that is there embracing him and welcoming him to his heavenly home. Please believe they are in good hands.

Denise and Jojo McGrath

amber levens

April 4, 2014

i will miss you and i love you very much you were a good uncle and a great father to Rhandy you will be greatly missed

Brian, Renee, Mckenna Fitzgerald

April 4, 2014

Rest in peace

kimberly tousignant

April 4, 2014

connie I am sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.love you

Laura LePage Tarlo

April 4, 2014

A life lost much too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carl's family and friends during this time of loss.

kimberly tousignant

April 4, 2014

connie I an very sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayes for you and your family and friends,love you:

Amy

April 4, 2014

Love and prayers to Carls family. I remember Carl as one of the most popular and fun to have around. We have truly lost one of the good guys.. God Bless

Tonya Fecura

April 4, 2014

Rip Carl your smile was awesome my prayers with his family & kids

Nicole Holehan

April 4, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with Carl's family and friends during this difficult time.

Tonya Fecura

April 4, 2014

Prayers for the family and rip Carl never will I forget that smile of yours.

Paula

April 4, 2014

May your soul be at peace. God bless your family and friends who are suffering this great loss.

Joann Gleason

April 4, 2014

My prayers go out to all family, and friends of Carls. Great guy ... :(

helen kelvington

April 4, 2014

Goodbye my much loved friend. I will miss that smile and those beautiful blue eyes.????

Jill Wandell Decker

April 4, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to Carl's family and friends. What a tragic loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

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