CHRISTOPHER SMITHERS Obituary

SMITHERS--Christopher B. The Smithers Foundation, one of the country's leading funders of addiction science and research, including alcohol and opioid use disorder, mourns the passing of Christopher B. Smithers, the president of the Foundation and the son of the founder, R. Brinkley Smithers. Christopher Smithers devoted his professional life to the Foundation, supporting programs providing assistance to those battling addiction and to institutions researching the causes of addiction. He was the Founder of the Smithers Center at Columbia University Medical Center and a member of the Executive Committee of the R. Brinkley Smithers Institute for Alcohol-Related Workplace Studies at Cornell University. He was also an Honorary Director of The Grenville Baker Boys and Girls Club, Locust Valley, New York, and an Honorary Director of The Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club, Glen Cove, New York. Last year, Mr. Smithers and the Foundation released a video, written by his daughter Brinkley, focused on opioid addiction and the need to provide greater access to medication for those struggling with opioid use disorder. The video is available at: www.stopthespiral.com Mr. Smithers, who was 50, is survived by his wife, Nikki Smithers and four children, Brinkley, Christopher, Adelina, and Nicholas. Services will be held on January 19th at 11am at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Roslyn, NY.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 10, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for CHRISTOPHER SMITHERS

14 Entries

Richie Flamburis

August 5, 2021

The world could have asked for a kinder, giving soul. We shared some special times together. He loved his wife Nikki and children. The world lost a beautiful guy. RIP Amigo

Kip SMITHERS

January 4, 2021

Missed!!!

jamie harrison

January 21, 2019

Chris & I had a special relationship throughout high school. Unfortunately we never connected since. I did keep tabs on him but never fully engaged in his work or writings. Since hearing of his passing I have been admiring his work. It sounds like he had a very loving family who will hopefully be able to find peace in the memories and phenomenal accomplishments of Chris.
My thoughts go out his wife and kids!
-Jamie Heiberger Harrison
f/n/a Jamie Jacobson

Albert Lowenfels

January 13, 2019

All of us who have worked in addiction research will miss the support you and your parents have provided to all of us.
Albert B. Lowenfels, M.D.

Jim Gott

January 13, 2019

I know u since u were a teenager, u worked with me in New Hyde Park, at Madison Ave Muscle and at Gurneys Inn . A pleasure always to be around your Dad ,and Mom would be very proud. You have helped many less fortunate then u.. love and prayers to your wonderful family

Angela Champagne

January 11, 2019

R.I.P. Christopher

January 11, 2019

My dear cousin Chris May you rest in peace. You were always so sweet and kind to me. I will miss you very much and you will stay in my heart forever Love you cousin Pamela

Donna Quinn

January 11, 2019

Gone too soon Christopher may you rest in peace.

Donna Quinn

January 11, 2019

My sincere condolences to Chris B. Smithers family. I have known Chris for many years, he was always a gentleman God bless to his children and his family.....gone too soon....too young❤

David Walker

January 11, 2019

We will miss you,
Your childhood friend.
David Walker

Grant Cunningham

January 10, 2019

Chris you will always be loved Susie and Grant Cunningham

January 10, 2019

R. I. P., brother.
Kip

Richard McGraw

January 10, 2019

He was one of my first childhood friends growing up. And we remained friends throughout the past 45 yrs. It didn't matter if we had not spoken to each other in months, when we reconnected it was as if we had just spoken or seen each other the day before. It was Same as it ever was. I felt so fortunate to have him As one of my best friends. We shared many great times, laughs and memories that I will forever cherish. From the days at Jericho the sleep overs and playing basketball. Flanders, to skiing in Vermont, to transporting his boats down south for the winter we shared many memories. He was a friend who would selflessly give and ask nothing in return. I will be forever grateful to his mom Adele, his family and Christopher The Smitty for being a great friend.
May he Rest In Peace He will be missed, but his legacy lives on in his children as well as his philanthropic work with his family foundation. He has touched many lives in ways he will never know.
Love The Miggy

Dean Tremano

January 10, 2019

My dearest cousin.... I watched you grow from a boy to a man. I have the best memories of the times we shared together. You were gentle, caring and most generous. I love you. We played as children on our hands and knees together. You will always be in my memories, along with your mom and dad. Thanks for being in my life and making it better.

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