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Clarence Smith Obituary

Smith - Clarence John, 96, of Huntington, passed away on March 31, 2025. Beloved father of Richard (Suzanne),

Maryellen Matarazzo

(Carmine), Thomas (Susan),

Kathy Slinkard (Jesse), William

(Debra), Robert, and the late Michael. Loving grandfather of Stacey (Sean), Lisa (Roberto),

Nicole, Lindsey (Trevor),

Daniel (Syndi), Gabrielle

(Brian), Shannon (Jesse), Katelin, Westley (Victoria), Kelly, and Jesse Jr. Adoring great-grandfather of Gianna, Skylar, Teagan, Rowan, Alana, Everleigh, Jameson, Madelyn, Ava, Cole, and Rosalie. Dear

brother of Marjorie Wissman,

and the late William and Robert. Clarence was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country in World War II, and in the Korean War. Following his service he worked for Cold Spring Harbor High School as a Custodial Engineer, and proudly served as a member of Huntington Fire Department for over 50 years. Clarence was dedicated to his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his country and his community, and is loved and will be missed. Visitation Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9PM, at M.A. Connell Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Monday, 9:45AM, at St. Patrick's Church, Huntington. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. maconnellfuneralhome.com

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 4, 2025.

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Apr

6

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

M. A. Connell Funeral Home Inc.

934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, NY

Apr

6

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

M. A. Connell Funeral Home Inc.

934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, NY

Apr

7

Service

9:45 a.m.

St. Patricks Church

400 Main St., Huntington, NY

Apr

7

Service

12:00 p.m.

Calverton National Cemetery

210 Princeton Boulevard, Calverton, NY

Funeral services provided by:

M.A. Connell Funeral Home

934 New York Ave, Huntington Station, NY 11746

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