Robert M. Smith, 88, a 62 year resident of Montvale, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Edna (nee Soracy). Loving father of Janice Markell & husband Don of Montvale. Proud grandfather of Spencer Robert Markell also of Montvale. Also survived by his brother Norman Smith of East Berne, NY and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother James Smith and sister Janet Basile. Born and raised in Albany, NY and a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy in Albany, NY, Bob served in the United States Air Force from 1948-1952. Bob was President of DuArt Film Labs in New York City for 62 years and retired in February of 2015. He was a Councilman in Montvale for many years and a Member of the Montvale Fire Department as well as Montvale Fire Commissioner. Bob was a member of The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE). While serving as President of the Society, Bob and Edna travelled around the world extensively. He was a Member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and attended many Academy Award Presentations. The family will receive their relatives and friends on Wednesday, January 16th from 2:00pm - 8:00pm at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ. The Montvale Fire Department Honor Guard and Chaplin Service will be at 7:00pm. A Service celebrating Robert's life will be held on Thursday, January 17th at 11:00am at Pascack Reformed Church, 65 Pascack Road, Park Ridge, NJ followed by entombment at Maryrest Cemetery ~ Chapel Mausoleum, Mahwah, NJ. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob's memory to the EJ Autism Foundation, P.O. Box 464, East Islip, NY 11730 (www.ejautismfoundation.org)
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