Livonia/Henrietta: Gary passed peacefully at home, with family by his side, on April 20, 2023. Predeceased by his wife, Kristine Smith, and his parents, Clifford and Marian (Fey) Smith. Survived by his children, David (Jennifer) Smith and Rich (Jennifer) Smith, and grandchildren Carrie, Olivia and Alex Smith.
Gary was born on December 8, 1945 in Corning, New York. He went to school at John Marshall High School in Rochester. Later he attended SUNY Brockport, graduating in 1967 (BS in Education) and 1972 (Masters in Secondary English). He married Kristine in 1968, moving to Henrietta shortly thereafter to start a family. He began his career as an English teacher at Cardinal Mooney High School in Greece, but spent most of his career in the insurance industry with Prudential, Barry Scott Agency and, most recently, Brown & Brown Insurance. In 2011 he moved to Livonia to live close to his local son and his family. Gary enjoyed reading, music, warm afternoons on the deck, corny jokes and puns, pasta and all things related to bears. His great love for his wife and family, outgoing personality and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Interment will take place at St. Michael’s Cemetery, 4324 Shelly Rd, Livonia NY on Friday April 28, 2023 at 10am. In lieu of flowers and appreciation for the United Methodist Church, 21 Summers St Livonia, NY 14487 loving support of Gary in his final years donations can be made to the church in his memory. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.
An Irish Blessing:
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm on your face, May the rain fall softly on your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of Hand.
David, Jen, Alex and Olivia,
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.
You are in our prayers and thoughts. As each day passes, may your special memories lift your spirits.
It is sad to say good-bye to a friend, cousin, and virtual brother. For those who do not know Gary’s father and Sandy and my father were brothers and Gary’s mother and our mother were sisters. I doubt you could find three cousins so closely related. Growing up we were very close and family gatherings were the norm throughout the year.
David and Jennifer, Rich and Jennifer, and your families we share your loss but your dad will be in our hearts forever.
Gary was one of my favorite people. He will be missed & will always be remembered with a special place in my heart. Always had a good joke or special story to tell He was a great friend
We enjoyed having Gary in our Bible Study group. He was always faithful and always interested in learning more about God. Gary had the assurance that when he died he would be going to heaven. He was very friendly and liked to be around people and would do whatever he could to help them. Gary was a joy to know and he is already missed!
Dave and Jenn So sorry for you loss Cling to those beautiful memories
Rich and family, Dave and family,
Chick and I both are so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was a very good, loving, fun person. He will be greatly missed. May your happy memories help you through this hard time.
Sincerely, Chick and Becky
Jen & Dave. So sorry to hear of Dad’s passing. Thinking of youy
I am so very sorry for your loss. Gary was a wonderful man and I feel blessed to have known him. May your memories help you through this sad time.
David and Jen, we are so sorry to hear about Gary. Sending you all peace.