March 3, 2023. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Susan (nee Suttell) Smith; cherished father of Melissa (John) Wolf; dear brother of Carl (late Serena) Smith, Mary (late Timothy) McCutcheon, Susan McGowan; the late Frank (Louise), late Edward (Karen), late Clarence (late Joyce) and late David (late Marie) Smith; also survived by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 16 at 9:00 AM from St. Leo the Great Church 885 Sweet Home Road Amherst NY. Please assemble at the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter, Amherst NY. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.denglerrobertspernawilliamsville.com