Joseph J. Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph J. Smith of Colonie, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 6, 2024 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph J. Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph W. Smith and L. Louise Smith (Swift); his close friend Genevieve "Ginny" Domagalski (Smith); his parents-in-law, Joseph Domagalski and Genevieve Domagalski; his siblings-in-law, Joanne Platt (late Joseph Platt) and Joseph Fitzgerald; and his son-in-law Captain David M. Skiba.
He is survived by: his friends, Tony Russo and Gordie Christian; his brother John F. Smith of Voorheesville, N. Y.; his sisters-in-law, Denise Fitzgerald of Slingerlands, N. Y. and Angel Ketonen (Joel) of Garland, Texas; his niece Linda A. Skiba (Rodney Moon) of Waterford, N. Y.; his nephew Nicholas J. Smith Sr. (Katina Maniscalco Smith) of Latham, N. Y.; his great-niece Amy M. Burton of Clifton Park, N. Y.; his grandchildren, Nicole Skiba, Matthew Skiba (Emily), Angelica Smith (April), Felicia Wygel (Caleb), Nicholas Smith Jr., Joseph Smith (Sofia), Ryan Smith (Emily), Hollie Burton (Jason), Heather Burton, Robert Cleghorn III, Nicholas Cleghorn and Ava Cleghorn; his great grandchildren, Gabriel and Levi Wygel; and also Karen L. Cleghorn of East Greenbush, N. Y.. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 12th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Reilly & Son Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was held on Friday, September 13th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Christ Our Light Church (1 Maria Dr, Albany, NY 12211).
Joseph was a member of Christ Our Light Catholic Church, in Loudonville, N.Y. Because of Joseph's devotion of always putting others' needs before his own, in lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to your favorite organization in remembrance of Joseph J. Smith and his humble, beautiful, giving heart.
