Wave C. Smith

Wave C. Smith obituary

Wave C. Smith

Wave Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jowdy Kane Funeral Home - Danbury on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Wave C. Smith, 74, of Canton CT died on September 14, 2025 after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Gloria (Gama) Smith.

Wave was born in Summit, NJ on January 29, 1951; a son of the late Wave and Elizabeth (Carroll) Smith. Wave graduated from Ridgefield High School and attended DePauw University and Northeastern University. He was a retired Technical Engineer for Schlumberger- Doll. Wave was a world traveler and enjoyed playing golf and tennis. He was an avid Mets fan.

Wave is survived by his wife Gloria and their children; Fred Gama Souza, Aline Vieira Gama Souza and their children Jullia, Andrew, and Henrique. He is also survived by his sister Anne Mory (Rob), his nephew Rob Mory and a brother David Smith (Cindy).

Services will take place privately. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Wave was a longtime supporter of their efforts.

Kane Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

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Jowdy Kane Funeral Home - Danbury

9-11 Granville Ave, Danbury, CT 06810

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