Vernon J. Smith

Vernon J. Smith obituary, Kingston, NY

Vernon J. Smith

Vernon Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. - Kingston on Jan. 21, 2026.
A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 with a service at 7:15. Pastor Wes Smith will officiate

VERNON J. SMITH
Of Rym Rock Rd Town of Kingston, died at Tenbroeck Center for Health and Rehabilitation on Sunday January 18 2026

Born in Kingston September 30, 1950 he is the son of the late Vernon J. and Eleanor (Perry)
Smith-Cogswell.

Vernon was employed by Hannaford Supermarket.

He is survived by His brothers, Clarence Smith, Garry Smith and Jay Smith. Step daughter; Donna Banks, nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents Vernon was predeceased by his wife, Alinda Smith and sister Dawn Staccio.

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