Robert “Bob” Lee Smith, Jr., 72, of East Haven, entered eternal rest on October 2, 2024.
Mr. Smith was born in Manhattan, NY, on December 24, 1951, a son of the late Robert Lee Smith, Sr. and Eunice Smith.
He was employed at Sargent Manufacturing as an Assemblyman and had also been employed by the New Haven Register, Circuit Wise and the Boys and Girls Club.
Bob was a devoted father, cherished grandfather and loving husband for 50 years of marriage to the love of his life, Deborah A. Smith.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish loving memories, a son, Robert “Bobby” Smith of New Haven; daughter, A’zsha Tillman (Calvin) of East Haven; siblings, Emanuel Smith (Melanie) of Charlotte, North Carolina; Cynthia Moody (Donny) of Suffolk, VA; Lavinia Smith of New Haven, Kenneth Smith of Newport News, Virginia; Ward Smith of Chesapeake, Virginia; Norman Smith (Sharon) and Dearvon Smith-Peoples (Donnell) of Norfolk, Virginia; Holanda Harding (Otis) of Suffolk, Virginia; Pamela (Richard) Padua Smith of New Haven; and a sister in-law, Dee-Dee; nine grandchildren, Bobby, Britany, Robert, Ashley, Ty-Zhayia, Taylin, Tyvon, Cameron and Kazshmere; two nieces whom he help raise, Idella and Salina; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends whom he deeply loved.
He was predeceased by a brother, Andre Smith and two nephews, Tyvon Threatt, and Michael Padua.
A celebration of Mr. Smith’s life and legacy will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight Street, New Haven. A viewing will be held from 10:00-11:00 A.M. The burial will be private.
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Condolences to the family of Robert Smith
May he rest in peace .
Prayers for his loving wife and family
AMEN
Daddy,
They say there is a reason
They say time will heal;
Neither time or reason
Will change the way I feel.
Gone are the days we used to share,
But in my heart you are always there.
The gates of memories will never close;
I miss you more than anybody knows..
I Love and miss you everyday Dad.
Heartbroken and so sad inside because your not near..
We are going to miss our Sunday Dinners. I will keep
It going. Your last meal was the one I cooked for you.
I’m grateful for the years Dad!
God is faithful and he still Good..
blessings!!
ALWAYS & FOREVER. Your Baby Girl A’zsha xo
Condolences and Prayers of Solace to Bobby’s family and friends. Praying for my sister and her family.
Uncle Bobby was a very great man very much loved by many , a honest man and a devoted man to his family and friends, I’m Glad to have been a small part of your journey and I will cherish the last days I remember in your presence when you chose to let n
Me cut you and your grandson hair. I will miss you always love you , until we meet again!!!!!!!!!
The love of family runs deep. Those you have loved will always remember the warmth and strength you bought to their lives. You will be truly missed, may your love and strength continue to be felt and carried on just as so many other great men in our family. Prayers to our family at this time, hugs and love Peaches
My deepest sympathy to the Smith family for your tremendous loss! Bob was a wonderful man of integrity, warmth and genuine friendship! He will be missed on this side, but in his new home there will be none of the ill effects of “sickness”! Take your Sweet Rest my friend!🙏🏽
Sending condolences to the family and praying God will strengthen you Dr Loretta McClure 🙏🏾
I had to watch your service from many miles away, and what a beautiful service it was. But nothing can compare to being there to just glance at you once more and tell you how much I love, and will miss you. I take comfort in remembering our last visit together just two shorts months ago. I gave you so many hugs and kisses on your cheek because I didn’t know how soon I’d get to see you again. I’m grateful we had that time to talk and share. You will always be my rock. I know your kind and wonderful spirit will guide me when I can’t pick up the phone to call you for advice or just to simply hear your voice. I’m counting on that.
You’re at peace now with the Father who has made you whole again—nothing missing, nothing broken. Your spiritual body is new, designed and functioning the way God intended it to—without pain. Although I’m missing you, I’m really grateful for that. Continue resting in God’s arms and love, big brother. ❤️
Your sis,
Holanda