Robert C. Smith Sr.

Robert C. Smith Sr., 88, of Babylon Village, Long Island, New York, on May 18, 2016. Proud U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Member of American Legion Post 94, Babylon Village, New York. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Cherished father to Maryann Gamba and the late Robert Smith II. Family and Friends may visit on Sunday, May 22, 2016, 2-4:30pm and 7-9:30pm, at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Homes, 448 West Main Street, Babylon Village, New York 11702. www.boyd-spencer.com. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:00am, at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Babylon Village. Committal prayers and interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, New York. For further information, or help with directions kindly call the funeral home at (631) 669-2400.

When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love. You can only guess how much you gave me in happiness. But now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you

must then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part so bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on so if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near and if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all of my love around

you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile, and say “Welcome Home.”