Elliot Belmont "E.B." SMITH

1940 - 2017

BORN

1940

DIED

2017

Elliot SMITH Obituary

Name: Interment for Elliot Belmont "E.B." SMITH
Start: 2017-02-09T15:00:00.000Z
Location: South Florida National Cemetery

SMITH, Elliot Belmont
"E.B."
(July 29, 1940 - January 31, 2017) It is with sadness that the family of Elliot "E.B." Smith announces his passing on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida at the age of 76. He and his wife Linda were married for 43 years and have made the Palm Beach Gardens area their home during that time. Elliot graduated from St. Leo's Preparatory School in 1958 and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He then joined the Air Force after graduation and was stationed at McCoy AFB in Orlando, Florida. Elliot was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and relocated to West Palm Beach, Florida to begin his career at Pratt & Whitney, Florida Research and Development Center where he worked for 35 years. Elliot worked on several Military Aircraft programs throughout his career at Pratt & Whitney. In his free time, he was an avid sailor and especially enjoyed the many trips he shared with friends while sailing in the Bahamas, Virgin Islands and Tahiti. He had many hobbies and interests and also played the saxophone in the local band "Sundune" for several years. He made friends easily and always shared his good will and humor with everyone he met. He is preceded in death by his parents William W. and Mary Teresa Smith and sister-in-law Arlene M. Smith. He is survived by his wife Linda, his brother William W. Smith and nieces Lori Carpenter, Patty Smith and Jennifer Moses and their families. Interment was at the South Florida National Cemetery on February 09, 2017 at 10:00AM. A celebration of life is planned to take place at the North Palm Beach Country Club on Thursday, March 02, 2017 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, Florida Phone No. 561 575-3399.
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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Elliot SMITH

3 Entries

October 18, 2017

I just found out about EB's passing; very sorry to get that news. Wish I had stayed in touch over the years. I knew EB and Linda from Pratt Whitney in the late 1960's. Eliot was one of the most easy-going guys you would ever meet. I can vividly remember when some of us from the P&W rotating parts group would hang out at Eliot's house on Blue Heron Blvd just east of US1. Especially remember him rebuilding his engine in a 60's model Corvette. A few of us had that in common; we drove and liked Vette's. My deepest condolences to the family.
Ron Musing Huntsville AL
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Michael Williamson

June 18, 2017

EB was a good soul. People often write nice thoughts about a person after they pass. In Elliot's case, words do no justice in describing how good a person he was. I knew EB from our days playing in the band "Sundune". He encouraged me when I joined the band and we quickly became good friends. No matter what was happening, EB could makes you smile. He was a sensitive man who cared about others around him more than himself.

EB did a great job at Pratt Whitney. Everyone knew him. He did not aspire to be a "Big Dog" at work, but every big boss knew him, trusted him, and confided in him. He set up the company museum so the younger employees could see first hand "lessons learned " from the past. He helped keep employee moral up during the dark days of cut backs in employment at the WPB facility. He was a God send.

I was blessed to know EB. We kept in touch over the years and shared many good laughs. My wife and I were so fortunate to see him and his wife Linda in his later years. I won't forget you friend.

Arline and Don Kiselewski

February 17, 2017

We got to know Eilliot and Linda when we all started up the Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society in 2008. Our field trips were a joy
for all of us but especially Elliot. Being from Florida gave Elliot a great perspective on the history of this area. He had great stories to share and we enjoyed them all. Our shared history was short but we will treasure the time we had together. May he rest in peace and may you, the family and friends find comfort in your memories.

Sincerely,
Arline and Don Kiselewski

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