Bernard J. "Bernie" Smith

Smith, Bernard J. "Bernie" COLONIE Bernard J. Smith, "Bernie," 89 of Colonie, passed away at Albany Medical Center on May 16, 2021, after a battle with heart and vascular disease. He was lovingly transitioned to the next life with his children at his side. Bernie was a graduate of Vincentian Institute in Albany and he served in the U.S. Army as a corporal in the Korean War where he received a Purple Heart. He worked at the International Harvester in Menands, where he first met Carol, his loving wife of over 40 years, until its closing, before going on to work at the U.S. Post Office in Albany until retirement. Bernie loved horseracing, casinos, Cleveland Indians baseball, Cleveland browns football, but most importantly, events with his children and grandchildren involved. In addition to his parents, John V. and Olive E. Smith, he was predeceased by his wife Carol. Bernie is survived by his children, Denise Pendt, Wayne B., Kevin M., (Wanda), and Victor L. (Nammi); 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one more due next month. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, May 19, from 4-7 p.m., with a service to follow on Thursday, May 20, at 10 a.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie. Interment in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands will follow the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Disabled American Veterans, DAV, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY, 41076 or at http://secure.dav.org/donate or the American Heart Association National Center, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX, 75231 or at http://donatenow.heart.org< For more information, please see NewComerAlbany.com.