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Joshua Smith Obituary

Joshua Louis Smith Brockport, PA - Joshua Louis Smith, 33, died Thursday, December 12, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident in Brockport, PA. Born in Troy, NY on July 17, 1980, he was the son of Louis P. and Mary “Polly” Shannon Smith formerly of Troy, NY. He attended Saint Gregory’s School in Loudonville, Albany Academy for Boys Middle School and graduated from Troy High School in 1999. Joshua attended Salisbury Preparatory School in Salisbury, CT. Joshua received his Associate’s degree in Golf Business Management from Methodist University (Fayetteville, NC) and The Golf Academy of America in San Diego. In 1999 thru 2001 Joshua was honored to have played junior A hockey for Coach Mike Addesa of The Boston Bulldogs. He was employed with his father as Director of Golf Operations at Scottish Heights Golf Club and Lodge. Joshua was passionate about his work in the Golf Industry and represented the Pennsylvania Wilds at many trade shows, working to promote tourism and business in his local community. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Golf Course Owners Association. Joshua continued to share his passion and enthusiasm for athletics with children by coaching The Brockway Varsity Girls Golf Team and The Albany Cougars Hockey Club for three years. He was very involved in Kevin and Ryder’s various activities while coaching their soccer and t-ball teams. In addition to his parents, Joshua is survived by his two young sons, Kevin, 5 and Ryder, 3; his sister Ashley Smith McDermott and brother-in-law Chad McDermott. He is also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Joshua was a loving and devoted father, his two sons were the light of his life and nothing was more important to him than his boys. In lieu of flowers, friends and family looking to commemorate Joshua’s life may make online donations to an education trust fund set up for Josh’s Boys Kevin & Ryder. https://www.youcaring.com/tuition-fundraiser/josh-s-boys-kevin-ryder/117107 Joshua was of Catholic faith and a Memorial will be celebrated by Rev. Randall P. Patterson and Rev. Kenneth Doyle at 11:00am on Saturday, December 21, at Our Lady of Victory Church, 55 North Lake Ave Troy, NY.

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Published by The Record from Dec. 18 to Dec. 20, 2013.

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December 12, 2021

It seems impossible that you have been gone for eight years today. Death
distorts time. Speeding it up and slowing it down at its own pace. So there is no accurate way to account for time when grieving. It also seems impossible that my baby is no longer making me laugh with his quick wit, or busting on me, but we were always laughing. I miss it so much. Maybe we are different but both of our children would call us at least one time a day, usually three or four times. Since these calls no longer come in from him we really miss them. And Ashley without her other half. It must be soooo hard for her. We are all hurting. Until we meet again. Love, Mother

Polly Smith

October 25, 2014

To my fluffernutter - it seems impossible that you have been gone for almost a year. It seems like yesterday. Not a day goes by that I do not miss you more than the day before. My heart is broken. I am having a very hard time without my baby, my first born. You were my sunshine.,.you made me happy...may you rest in peace. Love you to the moon and back and then some. xoxo, Mother

Mike Morrison

October 24, 2014

It's been almost a year already. Not a day goes by that i don't think about you and all the great times we had together. I'll cherish these memories until the day that I see you again. I know you're watching over all of us. Miss you my friend.

Jim Kelly

January 10, 2014

Lou and Polly, I read Josh's obitaury with great sadness. Although I worked with Josh from time to time, I did not really know him. Now I know he was born just 2 months before my oldest son. Like Josh, my son also played hockey (although not to the level the Josh achieved). I know well the road you travelled raising Josh and from my heart I offer you my deepest sympathy and I will keep him and you in my thoughts and prayers. Your friend, Jim Kelly

Virginia Dean

January 6, 2014

I rmember Joshua as a young boy, so handsome and full of life. I am so sorry for your loss.

December 23, 2013

Polly and Lou.
I'm so sorry for your lost.
Lee Cohen

Jim Halpin

December 23, 2013

Polly and Louie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Sondra Carson

December 22, 2013

Forever in my heart... RIP my dear friend

TOM CERULLI

December 20, 2013

RIP JOSH

Susan Trudell

December 20, 2013

Please accept my deepest Sympathy at your immense loss.

Cindy Roy

December 20, 2013

I love you - whatever you need.

Kevin and Kay Vandenburgh and family

December 20, 2013

Words cannot express the sorrow that Kay and I feel for you and your entire family and extended family our thoughts and prayer will be with you all threw this difficult time

Eric Ryan

December 20, 2013

I will always remember all the fun my brothers and I had when Josh was around,he will be missed but never forgotten.

Lou Caruso

December 20, 2013

Lou an Molly no words can express the sorrow of your lost in your heart I had great times with Josh when he played hockey with me an the guys my taught are with you rest in peace my pal

Beth Smith

December 20, 2013

Polly, Louie, and Ashley, I am so saddened by the news of Josh's passing. I will always remember with fondness the summer he spent working at my house. He was polite and hardworking, with a quick wit that kept me laughing constantly. I hope that you are able to take some comfort in loving memories of your beloved Josh. You, and he, are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rod & Christine Hermance

December 19, 2013

Dear Polly,Lou, & Family,
We are so very sorry and hold you in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Chris & Rod

December 19, 2013

polly and louie,i just don`t have the words to say how sad the news was about josh.if there is anything i can do,you know where i am.
joe gavin

December 19, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy, and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steve and Nancy Rice
Bethany Beach, Delaware

Tom and Su Cowieson

December 19, 2013

Lou, Polly, Ashley, Kevin and Ryder we are painfully sorry for your loss. Josh, your sons will know you through their memories, your family and your friends and may you continue to guide them from above. Our daily prayers are with you all.

dick weaver

December 19, 2013

LOU and POLLY,I am sorry to hear about JOSH.MY thoughts and prayers are with all of you during these difficult days.

Amy Elacqua-Hitchcock

December 19, 2013

Polly and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Josh..All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time..

Bob Weaver

December 19, 2013

Lou, my prayers and thoughts are with you, Polly and family on the loss of Josh. RIP Josh

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