Raymond E. Smith

Mr. Raymond E. Smith, age 85, a native of New Hartford and more recently of Whitesboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at the St. Luke's Home. Born in New Hartford on June 2, 1923, Raymond was the son of the late Frank and Sarah Smith. He was raised and educated in New Hartford. A veteran of World War II, he served his country in the United States Army Air Corps, 8th Air Force in the European Theater of Operations stationed in Norwich, England. He was wed to the former Dorothy Marrone with whom he shared 44 years in a blessed marriage. A man with a great work ethic, Ray held a position with Abelove’s Linen Supply Company, and later owned and operated a restaurant in Cape Vincent, NY. He relocated to West Palm Beach with his wife in 1977. While living in Florida, he was a manager of the Lowell House Condo. He enjoyed collecting antiques and was a creative cook. Along with his wife Dorothy, they were outstanding cake bakers and decorators, known for their outstanding detail work. They taught classes to aspiring cake decorators in the art of icing, frosting, and glazing. He was a parishioner of Historic Old St. John’s Church. Ray is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Bonnie Smith, and David and Sona Smith, all of FL; his step-children, Cynthia Buono of Utica, and David and Patricia Buono of Whitesboro; his grandchildren, Jeffrey and Tracy Smith, Nicholas Smith; Jared Smith, Ryan Smith; Christopher and Amanda Buono, Jennifer Buono and fiance James Fierro, Jr.; and Vanessa Buono; and several great-grandchildren. Survivors also include his nieces and nephews, especially acknowledging Diane Knight, and James Miller; his great-nieces and great-nephews, with special mention of Kevin Knight; and his cousins. He was predeceased by his first wife, Geraldine (Plopper) Smith. The family is grateful to the nurses and staff of the St. Luke’s Home who were so kind to Ray and his family during his stay. In keeping with Ray’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Raymond's Memorial Mass of Christian Burial which will be held on Saturday morning at 10:00 at Historic Old St. John's Church. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Ray’s honor to the New Hartford Historical Society; envelopes will be available at the service.

Raymond E. Smith

June 2, 1923 - March 10, 2009