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Glenn Smith Obituary

Colonel (Ret.) Glenn Nils Smith 71, of New Hyde Park, New York on February 10, 2013. Beloved husband of Karen Smith. Devoted father of Stephanie (Marc) Spero, Jennifer Smith, Kristen (Brandon) Calderon. Loving grandfather of Kylie, Reagan, and Emerson. A West Point graduate, class of 1963, Glenn proudly served in the Army for 26 years including service in Vietnam. A senior systems engineer, he recently retired from the SI Organization,Inc. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 3pm at the Wayne Presbyterian Church in Wayne, PA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A private family burial will take place at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Donations in Glenn's memory may be made to the West Point Fund (698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10996) and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Arrangements: The Donohue Funeral Home

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Published by Main Line Media News from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2013.

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Kathy Mohrmann

February 19, 2013

Our prayers are with Glenn's family at this time. I knew Glenn from work for many years. He always had a smile on his face.
That smiling face is your own special Angel watching down on you now! God Bless!

Steve Brown

February 17, 2013

I was privileged to work with Glenn over several years and am saddened to hear of his passing. My sincere sympathy and prayers for God's own inimitable comfort for each of his family.

Rick Gresko

February 16, 2013

Steph, Marc, and Smith family-

Deepest sympathies on the passing of Colonel Smith. I've had the pleasure of meeting him at your wedding, and more recently at a hockey game. A great man, father, and husband.

Thoughts with all of you

Stephanie Spero

February 16, 2013

Love you Dad, I miss you so much already.

February 16, 2013

James Spitznas

February 16, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family. I had the honor of working with Glenn on a project for several years and still fondly recall those times. I was deeply saddened to learn of Glenn's passing.

Peggy Bonis

February 15, 2013

To the Smith and Spero Family,

My thoughts and prayer are with you during
this difficult time. Deepest Sympathy,

Mary & Joe Kelly

February 15, 2013

Dear Karen and Girls,
Joe and I were so sorry to hear of Glen's passing. We send you all our deepest sympathy, love and prayers.

February 15, 2013

I have been so fortunate to have worked with Glenn over the past 20+ years and will always treasure his memory. My thoughts and prayers go to his family. Ray Harrington

Eric Hofer

February 15, 2013

I am honored to have known and worked with Glenn for some 20 years. A great person who enjoyed life, his family and his work. I will never forget you Glenn. My prayers are with the Smith family.

Steve Schramm

February 14, 2013

Glenn was a friend and coworker for many years. I am so glad that Mike, Alan, Eric and I could have lunch with him just a few weeks ago. This is a shock. Glenn will be sorely missed.

Laura Peters

February 14, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Glenn at the SI and am honored to have called him friend. His wit always brightened my days :) My prayers go out to his family, most of whom I met at his retirement luncheon. The world feels a lot smaller without Glenn but Heaven is that much richer.

Danielle and Dan Mink

February 14, 2013

Steph,

We are so very sorry for your loss. We can only hope you are comforted in this time of sorrow with your memories of your dad.

Colt Mefford

February 14, 2013

A good guy to work with and a great guy over all! I really enjoyed our work together and will miss him a great deal.

Haregu Ferede

February 14, 2013

I was one of the fortunate people who worked with Glenn closely. I will miss him very much.

Terro Purdy

February 14, 2013

I am one of Glenn's colleagues and friends from the SI. I greatly enjoyed working with Glenn over the years.
I know how important his family was to him from conversations and from the fact that he always had clay figures on his desk that his girls made when they were little.
I will miss him and will hold Glenn and his family in the light.

Tony Paolini

February 14, 2013

My deepest sympathy. Gleen was a co-worker and a very dear friend.
He will be sorely missed.

Vern Kuykendall

February 13, 2013

I am so sorry for you loss. Glenn and I were good friends in the SI for years. I know that only time heals but I hope you have great support in your loss to help.

Sharon Ackerley

February 13, 2013

Dear Stephanie, Mrs. Spero and family,
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Treasure the many memories you made with him and know he is watching you all from heaven.

Judy Scherff

February 13, 2013

I hope you hold on tight to the fun memories of Glenn. Find comfort in knowing all the thoughts and prayers from your friends and family. We send love to the whole Smith Family! -Judy & Andy

Shelia Clinton

February 13, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Reggie Harvey

February 13, 2013

Kristin, my sincerest condolences to you and your families. I will keep him in my prayers.

Brig. Gen. Ramon M. Ong (Retired)

February 12, 2013

I remember Smitty as a quiet but friendly guy. We parted ways after graduation. My condolences to his family.

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