Howard J Smith

Howard J. Smith, 63, of Schenectady died Tuesday August 5, 2008 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Clarence and Laurena (Kirby) Smith. Howard was employed as a carpenter in New York City. Howard is survived by his wife Norma Acosta Smith whom he married June 22, 1995, three sons John Smith, Mark Smith and Kevin Wagner both of Schenectady, seven daughters Laurena Smith, Stephanie Smith, Samantha Smith, Maritza Pagan, Desiree Pagan, Krystal Pagan and Alexandra Acosta all of Schenectady, one sister Laurena Engeesser of Queens, NY, also survived by many Grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Friday 7PM at Graceway Ministries 1259 Chrisler Avenue Schenectady. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend. Contributions can be made in Howard's memory to Community Hospice 1411 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308. Arrangements are by the Bond Funeral Home Broadway and Guilderland Avenue Schenectady