February 2, 1930 - July 29, 2011
Age 81, of Mt. View Ave., Warsaw, died July 29, 2011 at Rochester General Hospital.
He was born February 2, 1930 in Perry, NY, son of the late Allen and Patricia Murphy Smith. Perk was a veteran of the US Air Force having served from 1951 – 55. He was employed for over 30 years with the Bell Telephone system as a cable splicing technician prior to his retirement in 1989. He was a member of St. Michael’s Church in Warsaw, the Bates-Courtney American Legion Post in Silver Springs and the Attica Golf Club. Perk was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman and he played town team baseball for many years. He also played baseball in the Air Force while stationed at Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Geraldine Doody Smith whom he married on May 14, 1955; his sons, Tom Smith and Jim Smith both of Warsaw; his daughter, Jill (Eric) Barnard of Lakeville; his grandchildren, Emily, Erica and Zachary Barnard. Perk was the brother of the late John Smith and Bill Smith.
Friends may call Tuesday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Michael’s Church, Warsaw. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Silver Springs followed by a luncheon at the St. Mary’s Church Hall, Church St., Silver Springs. An American Legion service will be held Tuesday at 6:45 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
August 2, 2011 : Calling Hours for Robert J. “Perk” Smith - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
August 2, 2011 : American Legion service for Robert J. “Perk” Smith - 6:45 PM
August 2, 2011 : Calling Hours for Robert J. “Perk” Smith - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
August 3, 2011 : Mass of Christian Burial for Robert J. “Perk” Smith at St. Michael’s Church, Warsaw - 10:00 AM
Aug 6.11 from Ken & Margot Schueler:
We were sorry to hear of Perks deaath. Our condolences to you and all of the family. I enjoyed playing ball with him on the town team.
Aug 3.11 from Paul and Leigh (Pfeifer) Gardner:
Gerry, Tom, Jim, Jill and family, Paul and I were so very sad to hear about Perk's passing...I have so many wonderful memories from my childhood of riding in the back of the truck to Silver Springs to see Gram and Ikey...I can't pass a deer without thinking about how much Perkie loved to hunt...There were so many good times, and he holds a special place in my heart...Our thoughts and prayers and with all of you...Love, Paul and Leigh
Aug 2.11 from Mike F. Main:
Tom and Family,
So sorry for the loss of your dad. Your family was so good to my mom. I know that you will all miss him greatly. Keep the memories.
My thoughts are with you all,
Mikie
Aug 2.11 from Yvonne "Rusty" Wyse:
Gerry, Tom, Jim, Jill, Eric and family,
Sorry for your loss, your family welcomed me into your lives for a lot of years. I will so miss Perk as I knew him from being one of customers so many years ago. His jokes, smiles and sparkling eyes would make my day. I have such great memories, like you all. No one can take any of that away from any of us. Now he is making the angles laugh as he did us. God Bless you all.
Love to each and everyone of you,
Rusty
Aug 2.11 from Susan Hayes-Penhollow:
Dear Aunt Gerry, Tom, Jim, Jill, Eric and family,
Uncle Perk was a wonderful man and he lived his life fully. We loved his sense of humor and will miss his stories. He loved you all very much and was especially proud of his grandchildren.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. All our love,
Susan, Mark, Nora and Owen
Aug 2.11 from Debbi Smith:
Eric...the great son-in-law - I didn't mean to leave you off, you have been apart of Perk's life forever and hurting as well so I'm thinking of you too!
Aug 2.11 from Debbi & Scott Smith & Family:
Gerry, Tom, Jim, Jill, Emily, Erica and Zach,
We are so sorry for your loss - we all loved PPerk. The good old days with Perk meeting the "boys" for coffee in Silver Springs - I know Chief misses that a lot. Perk was a special man and it always meant a lot that he came and watched Michael play football. It's the little things that we will always remember and cherish and so should you - he'll always be with you. We are thinking of you all.
Aug 1.11 from James Gardner and Family:
Gerry, Tom, Jim and Jill and family, Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Dad is unable to get out of the house or else we would have been there. We will be thinking of you often. Jim and Brenda
Aug 1.11 from Rick and Heidi Woodman:
Gerry, Jill, Tom and Jim, we are so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Perk and all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Aug 1.11 from Coleen Kelly-Weierheiser:
Hi Jerrie......So sorry to hear about Perkie! You know, I heard the call on the monitor and said a prayer right then and have since. I will miss seeing him at the store, we always had good talks and laughs and got to see him even more "ringing the bell" during the holidays. He will be missed. I'm glad you had as many years as you did together. God bless you and may he rest in peace and ring the bells at heavens door! Love, Col
Aug 1.11 from Ron Carney:
Our prayers are with Gerry and the family. Even though I played town team baseball after Perk I will always remember watching and admiring what a great ball player he was!
Jul 31.11 from Roxanne Klump:
Dear Gerry, So sorry to about Perk. It's a difficult place where you are now but the love and support of famliy and friends will help you. He and Will certainly enjoyed many rounds of golf. Know that I am thinking about you and you have my prayers for strength and comfort. Roxanne
Jul 30.11 from Michael Hayes:
Deepest sympathies to Aunt Gerry, Tom, Jim, & Jill, and all members of the Smith family, from Michael, Ciosette, Autumn & Joseph. Uncle Perk was a wonderful man and all opf us from the Hayes family will miss him very much.
Jul 30.11 from Jane and Roger Stephens:
Dear Jerrie and family, We are so very sorry for your loss, Perk was one of a kind, that is for sure; he will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jul 30.11 from Sheila Heaton and family:
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. There will be no better angel looking down on us and protecting us tnen Uncle Perk. We love him very much!