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John Smith Obituary
John F. Smith, age 80 of Easton, beloved husband of Sharon Bates Smith, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2017. Born in Peel, Arkansas on June 4, 1936, son of the late Herman L. and Adair Cagle Smith, John was an Easton Town resident for many years. He had served his country in the US Army. He later went on to be the Comptroller for the City of Norwalk where he worked for over 30 years. Following his retirement, Mr. Smith operated a private tax accounting firm. He belonged to many organizations during his career including the former Fairfield Elks Lodge # 2220, the Town of Easton pension board and volunteered as treasurer for the Easton Emergency Medical Service. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his devoted wife Sharon, survivors include his son, J. ( Greg ) Smith and his wife Beth of Easton, his precious grandchildren Ashley and Connor, a sister Dorothy Cocozza and her husband Louis of Easton as well as sisters in law, a brother in law and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers William H. Smith and Robert R. Smith. Funeral services will be held privately in the care of the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Easton EMS, 448 Sport Hill Rd., Easton, Ct 06612. To sign an online register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com
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Omri/Princess Lavine
May 11, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Smith's passing. He did taxes for my entire family and everyone knew him as outstanding. My condolences to the entire Smith family. May he rest in peace.
May 7, 2017
Sheri. Many wonderful memories of fun times years past. Our sympathy and condolences to you and Greg. Janice and Vaughn White
May 5, 2017
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of John's
passing. John has done tax returns for the past 30 years for my late husband, Carl, and myself. We will miss him. May he rest in peace. Norma Kirkpatrick, Little River, SC.
The Adzima Family
May 4, 2017
Mrs. Smith, Greg and Family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your Husband, Father and Grandfather. Your family is in our prayers. The Adzima Family
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Stephanie Bookhardt
May 4, 2017
My condolences to the family sorry for your loss remember when I first meet Mr. Smith at the controllers office in the city what a nice men he will be missed may his soul rest in peace!
John and Maureen Bike
May 4, 2017
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the entire Smith family. John was such a great guy, Knowing him for so many decades, he truly was a man of great integrity, proud to have been considered his friend.
Martha Smith Marshall
May 4, 2017
I'm so sorry, Sheri. John was my all time favorite boss.
Debra O'Connor
May 3, 2017
Dear Sharon and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in all your memories.
With sympathy,
Debra, Social Worker @ Ludlowe
Dan and Maria Cajigas
May 3, 2017
May you be comforted by all the wonderful and special memories that you shared. Hoping that with time these memories bring a smile to your faces. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Debra Smith Haluschak
May 3, 2017
Debra A Smith Haluschak and Donna A Smith Annunzato, Daughters of Robert R Smith. We will dearly miss our Uncle John very much"with all our love to all. Our Deepest Sympathy to Aunt Sharon and our Aunt Dotsey".
Russell D Haluschak
May 3, 2017
Goodbye John, I will miss our March Madness College Basketball talks we have every year, you are truely loved and will be deeply missed.
Bridgey and Tony Buono
May 3, 2017
our deepest sympathy to you Sharon and family
David Rysz
May 3, 2017
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.
Cheryl and Bill Smolinsky
May 3, 2017
To the Smith family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home
May 3, 2017
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