COLONIE – Scott A. Smith, 53, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital; following a 2 month stay with Leukemia. The Smith family thanks the Albany Memorial Hospital staff for being so hospitable and kind to not only Scott but the family as well. Allowing his wife to stay at his side 24/7, we would also like to thank Capital District Physician’s Health Plan where his wife works for allowing his wife to take this time and be with him.
Scott was born on February 6, 1955 in Ilion, NY and was the son of the late James and Barbara (Pelrah) Smith. He has worked as a plastic laminate specialist for Myers Kitchens Specialties in Colonie for the past 28 years. Prior to that for 10 years he managed several retail drug stores, when a store was not doing well they sent him in to make it profitable and then sent him to the next store. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest, he leaving home after graduation and went to Florida for a year. He loved to be with his family and friends and to be outdoors with them. He was a Green Bay Packers fan and loved to watch football games in the back yard. He was a pistol instructor and a hunter and he always wanted to fire a machine gun and did so this year in Las Vegas. He enjoyed going to the YMCA to work out and was a man’s man as well as a family man. He always took care of anyone that needed help and came to know Jesus as his personal savior recently and now resides in Heaven. He was the greatest Husband and Father that anyone could ever ask for. He kept his word to anyone and everyone a character trait not seen much today. He went to work even if he was sick and he was a very skilled worker and always did his best which was phenomenal.
Scott is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Heather (Breault) Smith; his daughter, Amanda Smith; his brother, Robbin Smith; his nephew, Brandan Smith; his mother-in-law, Daun Breault; his father-in-law, Ernest Breault; his brother-in-law, Ernie Breault; his sister-in-law, Shannan Breault; his dear friends, Missy and Judd Worden; and his special niece, Sarah Worden.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.). Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to the “Guilderland YMCA Circle of Champs” with Scott Smith in the memo section of the check, 250 Winding Brook Drive, Guilderland, NY 12084 (518) 456-3634 in memory of Scott A. Smith. He would love this as the YMCA is all about family and health.