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Richard S. Smith

May 10, 1962 ~ November 12, 2023 (age 61) 61 Years Old
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Richard S. Smith Obituary

Waterbury-Richard S. Smith, age 61, beloved husband of Rose (Velez) Smith, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 12, 2023 surrounded by his family and friends.

 

Born in Waterbury, CT on May 10, 1962, he was the son of Florence (Lee) Smith and the late Edward P. Smith.   Richard was a lifelong resident of Waterbury and had worked as a Data Engineer at United Health Group.  He will be remembered as a great man who truly loved his family.  He has many nieces and nephews who were greatly impacted by his kindness and caring nature.  Richard was always willing to lend a hand to whomever needed.

 

  Friends may visit with the family on Saturday November 18, 2023 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Pine Brook Assembly of God, 232 City Hill Street,  Naugatuck, CT.  A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m.   Burial will follow in New Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury. To send an online condolence or further information, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.  The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home, is in care of his arrangements.

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
November 18, 2023

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Pine Brook Assembly of God
232 City Hill Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770

Funeral Service
Saturday
November 18, 2023

10:30 AM
Pine Brook Assembly of God
232 City Hill Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770

Burial to follow

New Pine Grove Cemetery
Meriden Road
Waterbury, CT 06705

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