Laurence "Larry" Henry Smith

Laurence “Larry” Henry Smith, 90, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at home. Born in Watertown and following his years with the US Navy during WWII stationed in the South Pacific, he graduated from Hobart College and married Mary Jo (Digney) Smith. He retired from Exxon and previously worked for Prudential and Practicare.

Larry will be missed for his giving spirit, love and unyielding support for his wife, children, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To all who had the pleasure to know Larry, he will be remembered fondly for his dry and wry wit and mischievous smile, his decades of community service, his loyal dedication to Holy Family Church and most of all, to his family.

Larry was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Mary Jo, in 2017.

Surviving are his daughters, Marybeth Smith-Giromini (David), Cherylann Smith (Steve Matro) and Sandra (Dave) Lofstrom; son, Laurence "Rusty" (Kelly) Smith; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Nancy, Tim, Patti and Cindy for all of their loving care given to Larry.

Larry Smith was a solid rock for his family and could always be counted on to come and help, offer a solution and make any situation better for whoever he was there to support.

Relatives and friends may call Thursday, November 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, November 2 at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Laurence will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.