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Modena, NY - Robert M. (Robbie) Smith, of Modena, NY, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 1st, at St. Francis Hospital. He was 51. Known to friends as Smitty, and also Bob, he worked for years as a carpenter and more recently worked for Williams Lumber in High Falls. He adored his two daughters, they meant the world to him. He loved to give nicknames to everyone, enjoyed NASCAR, Cape Cod with his family, camping and found his career in carpentry very gratifying. His family and also his church family were a very important part of his life.
Born on February 28, 1962 in Poughkeepsie, he attended Spackenkill High School and Dutchess Community College and received a degree in Electrical Engineering. He found great joy in taking care of animals and enjoyed helping others in any way he could. He is survived by his two daughters, Kaylene Smith and her fiancé David DeMiao of Highland,NY, Jenna Smith of Modena, NY. In addition to his daughters he is survived by his parents Milton and Carol Smith of High Falls, NY, his sister Susan and her husband James Tyler of Melbourne, Fl, his brothers Milton and his wife Ellie Smith of Lantana, FL, Brian of Atlanta, GA, and Thomas of High Falls, NY, his girlfriend, Cathy Stanton of Pleasant Valley, NY and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be at Gardiner Reformed Church, 166 Main Street, Gardiner NY 12525 from 1-4 pm on Sunday, October 6th, a memorial service will immediately follow the calling hours at 4 pm. Friends and family will gather after service. Burial will be at the discretion of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Robert Smith to the family care of the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 38 Main Street, Highland, NY 12528.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Smith
Colleen Dionisio
September 28, 2020
We all miss you down here Bob. We know you are whole and healed❤
John Costisick
October 29, 2013
Thoughts, prayers and love to Jenna, Kay and Darla.
Cassie Costisick
October 29, 2013
So sad to hear. Prayers to Darla, Kaylene and Jenna.
Guy Glavich
October 15, 2013
Robert, you were a brother to me and we became instant friends when we met at Montgomery Wards back in 1979. All the fun, lifting weights together,driving our muscle cars, taking the same college curriculum and playing softball were all great memories. I will always think about you.
Love, Guy.
Andy, Heidi and Trinity Gross
October 9, 2013
Bob you are missed very much! We will always remember you!! You tought Andy so much! You touched all of our hearts in one way or another!
Love always Droid, Hi Heidi and Trin Trin!
October 8, 2013
We will all miss "Smitty" very much. He was a great guy and a good friend. We are all better people for having known him. God Bless.
Greg, Guy and Gary Glavich
Tamera Bracklow
October 6, 2013
Darla, Kaylene & Jenna, I am so saddened to her about Bob. He was truly a fun, loving, thoughtful man. I have so many wonderful memories of camping together. The laughter and fun we had. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Tammy Bracklow
Michele Prince
October 6, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with Jenna and Kaylene - Please don't hesitate to call if you need anything -- Love Michele & Sami Prince
October 6, 2013
Bob was a thoughtful and talented guy. Although we no longer live in NY., he was a great help to us with repair projects. Our lives are enriched for having known him. Alan & Sandy Bloom, Shallotte NC.
Fran Kwak
October 6, 2013
I know you are with our father in Heaven and look forward to joining you there when my time on earth is over. You will be miss and thought of frequently due to the hearts you touched here on earth. Your Brother ans Sister in Christ
Dave and Fran Kwak and Family
charyl slezak
October 5, 2013
Darla sue and girls. I'm so sorry for your loss
harold & susan craig
October 4, 2013
what can we say life is to short we will miss you at the cabin our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of deep sorrow
Colleen Dionisio
October 4, 2013
It was my pleasure to know you Bob as a brother in Christ. I know you loved The Lord. I will miss seeing you at Church.
Laurie-Jo Betker
October 4, 2013
R.I.P., Bobby...sad to see you leave us.
Christina DeMaio
October 4, 2013
Bob sure did one darn good job of raising two amazing daughters who loved him very much, and I am so honored to have Kaylene as my sister in law, may you fly with the angels in heaven.
Christina DeMaio
Jeffrey Gannon
October 4, 2013
Hey Bob we never got to see if our tape rulers were the same?prayers for you and your family.
michael (supe) sylvia
October 4, 2013
one of the kindest gentlest souls i have ever known and will surely be missed tremendously...loved when he called me lentil :) rest in peace smitty you were and still are loved deeply.....supe
Christine Craig
October 4, 2013
Smitty had a good heart .. he was kind and sensitve and fun. My thoughts go out to his family...rest in peace Smitty.
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