Obituary of Roger Ralph Smith
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Mr. Roger Ralph Smith, 88, of Marcy, NY passed away on Saturday August 25, 2012 at the St. Luke's Home in New Hartford. Roger was born in Utica on January 4, 1924 the son of Ralph and Freda (Schreiber) Smith. He was raised and educated locally and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. Roger honorably served his country in the US Army Air Force during WW II. On April 12, 1947, Roger married Evelyn M. Barrella at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Utica. For 39 Years, he was employed with Smith Laundry retiring in 1988. Roger was a charter member of the Maynard Fire Department, a member of American Legion Post 1113 in Whitesboro, a longtime parishioner of St. Peter's Church in N. Utica and a former cub scout leader. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and could often be found in his backyard feeding the birds and squirrels. Mr. Smith is survived by his beloved wife, Evelyn; two daughters and one son-in-law, Sharon Carraway and her fiancé Dale Benoit of N. Utica and Roglyn and Frank Soja of Whitesboro; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Debby Smith of Columbia, CT; seven cherished grandchildren, Kelly Balsamico and her husband Bill of Marcy, Michael Carraway of N. Utica, Natalie Carraway and her companion Jared Pearl of Marcy, Jennifer Coughlin and her husband Dennis of Whitesboro, Stacey Diana and her husband Robert of NC, Tracy LaCroix and her husband Pat of Malden, MA and Brian Smith and his fiancé Sarah Messier of Vernon, CT; Also surviving are 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Thomas Sheehan and son-in-law, Lieutenant Michael Carraway. Mr. Smith's funeral will be held on Tuesday August 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, 422 Coventry Ave., N. Utica where his Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will be held at the convenience of his family. Calling hours for family and friends are Monday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., N. Utica. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Maynard Fire Department, PO Box 377 Marcy, NY 13403 or Spring Farm CARES, 3364 Route 12 Clinton, NY 13323 in Roger's memory. Mr. Smith's family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff at the St. Luke's Home Rehabilitation Unit for the wonderful care and compassion you provided to Roger.
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Heintz Funeral Service, Inc., 408 Herkimer Rd., North Utica
Monday, August 27, 2012
04:00 AM - 07:00 PM
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St. Peter's Church, 422 Coventry Ave., N. Utica
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
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1924 - 2012
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