Darryl L. Smith

Darryl L. Smith obituary, Ballston Lake, NY

Darryl L. Smith

Darryl Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Dateline: Burnt Hills, NY
Darryl L. Smith, age 59, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 13, 1965, in Norfolk VA and was the son of Edward Smith and the late Mary (Brimmer) Smith. Darryl graduated from Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake High School and had lived in the area all of his life. Darryl served with the US Navy from 1983-1987 until his honorable discharge. He worked as a technical support specialist at Curia Global, Inc. in Albany, NY. Darryl enjoyed working and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Antonia M. Smith; his sons, David Smith and Daniel Smith; his grandchildren, Marra and Sebastian Smith; his sisters, Cheryl Smith, Dawn (Lou) Smith, Jackie Bishop and Vicki (Paige) Medina.
Funeral service will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Animal Protective Foundation
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