Robert F. Smith, age 81, of Leicester, died Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was predeceased by his father, Bernard Smith, mother, Mary Popp and brother in law, Douglas Roblee.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Smith, children, Lynn (Kevin) Huddleston of AR, Robert (Kelly) Smith of York, grandchildren, Cierra and Evelyn Smith, Emily Ann (Mark) Collins, Barbara Jean (Denzil) Stull, great grandson, Aiden Collins, sister, Patricia Roblee of Leicester, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Smitty was born April 12, 1943 in Groveland, NY the son of Bernard and Mary Syracuse Smith. He was a US Navy Veteran serving from 1960-64. Smitty retired as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Cold Springs Construction based in Akron. He was a member of the Cuylerville Fire Department, Perry Vets Club, A-On-DO-Wa-Nuh Sportsman Club and the Wadsworth Grill Chapter of the Honky-tonk Bar Association. Smitty was also a member of the Moose Fraternity General Assembly Lodge 3000, life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5009, and a lifetime member of the Northeast Big Buck Club of MA.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 from 4-8 PM at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo. His Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11 AM at the A-On-DO-Wa-Nuh Sportsman Club, 4716 River Rd. in Leicester. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Groveland.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd., Geneseo, NY 14454.