Ernest D. Smith

2021. Ernest was born in Farmingdale, NY on September 12, 1930. He was the son of the late

Lilian W. and Ernest M. Smith. Ernest was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1951.

After the Navy he met the love of his life Edith where they worked at Liberty Products and

married on October 3, 1953. They moved to West Islip and joined West Islip Volunteer Fire

Department as the last charter member needed to be recognized by New York State. Ernest

rose to the rank of Captain in the Vanguard Engine Company.

After retiring from the Farmingdale Public School System as a groundskeeper they moved to

Florida. He had a passion for wood working he especially liked making name trains for little

kids.

Sook is survived by his loving wife, Edith of 68 years, three sons – Scott and wife Doni Lynn,

Roger and wife Sue and Tracy and wife Ann. Five grandchildren – Amanda, Jessica, Dakota, Sean

and Dale. One great-grandson – Colby. Sook is also survived by one sister – Glyndeen Schiavoni

and husband John as well as many nieces and nephews. Also is predeceased by his sister

Thelma Wagner and grandson Cory.

Internment will take place at the Bushnell National Cemetery - Bushnell, Florida on

September 10,2021 with a small family service. A celebration of life will be held on

September 11, 2021 at his residence.