Gary Smith Jr.

Gary Smith Jr. obituary, Akron, OH

Gary Smith Jr.

Gary Smith Jr. Obituary

Visit the Adams Mason Funeral Home & Crematory - Akron website to view the full obituary.

Passed away after a short illness from cancer, surrounded by family and dear friends, Tami and Keith Brockley & Chris & Dennis Shaffer.

 Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Nick & Christina V Fanizzi, his paternal grandparents: Bob & Judith A Taylor, his two uncles Anthony J Fanizzi & Kevin P Smith and his great nephew Owen Rhea Park. Survived by daughter: Haley Becher, 3 grandchildren: Audriana, Amelia &Ashton, his parents: Rita McInvale & Gary Smith Sr, his siblings: Stacy Smith (Robert Alvarado), Angela Smith, Christine Kleintop (Bobby) & Jacquelyn Micochero, his nieces: Teela Smith, Seanna Penn, Bryanna Huff, Jami Huff, Julia Kleintop & Giana Alvarado, 3 great nieces, 1 great nephew, his Aunt (Godmother) Dianna Fanizzi, his cousins: Nikki Fanizzi, Angela Fanizzi, Christina Fanizzi & Toni Fanizzi, his Great Aunt Mary Frisone & many other family members & friends.

 

Right now, I am in a different place and though we seem apart. I am closer than I ever was, I am there inside your heart.

I am with you when you greet each day and while the sun shines bright. I am there to share the sunsets, too … I am with you every night.

I am with you when the times are good. To share a laugh or two. And if a tear should start to fall, I will still be there with you.

And when that day arrives; That we no longer are apart, I will smile and hold you close to me, forever in my heart.

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