Andrew "Andy" Nugent Smith

6/16/1941 - 7/4/2024

Venice - Andrew "Andy" Nugent Smith, 82, passed away peacefully July 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. For 58 years, he was the beloved husband of Patricia "Pat" Smith; she passed away earlier this year. He was born to the late Harold and Elizabeth Smith Sept. 16, 1941, in Norwalk. He is predeceased by his older sister, Sylvia Smith. He is survived by his younger sister, Claire Whyco.

He married Pat August 21, 1965, she was the love of his life. He is survived by his three children, Patrick Smith of Moncks Corner, S.C., Jennifer Fiorelli of Point Pleasant, N.J., and Megan Smith of Norwalk. He has seven grandchildren.

Andy was a graduate of Fairfield Prep and Fairfield University where he earned his degrees to become a math teacher. He taught for 35 years in Greenwich Public Schools. He also taught at Sacred Heart University, Norwalk Community College, Western Connecticut State, Mitchell, and lastly, Three Rivers Community College. In total, he taught for almost 50 years.

Andy and Pat lived in the Hillcrest community in Uncasville, for over 20 years. While Andy lived there, he was a member of the Handyman group and he was president of the Young at Heart Association for several years. He enjoyed building train layouts as well as model cars and boats.

Andy will be cremated, and soon after, arrangements will be made for a day and time to celebrate his life. There will be no Wake or funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please make donations in Andy's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or at www.stjude.org.