Thomas Smith Sr.

January 14, 1925 - June 22, 2020

Thomas Smith, Sr., age 95, of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam. He was born in Stone Arabia on January 14, 1925, a son of the late Alpha Smith, Sr. and Bertha Spencer Smith. Mr. Smith attended Ephratah schools and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. He worked for many years at the New York State Highway Department until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the American Legion. Thomas was a family-oriented man and enjoyed fishing and walking. He is survived by his wife Amelia Tortorello Smith who he married on October 26, 1951, one son Thomas Smith, Jr. (Deborah) of Gloversville, one daughter Sharon A. Hulbert of Dolgeville; four grandchildren Gene R. Hunt, Jr., Patricia A. Varvaro, Chad Smith and Jessica Smith; eight great grandchildren Nicole Noel Hunt, Gabrielle Smith, Zachary Smith, Arron Sowle, Gavin Smith, Blayke Sowle, Amelia Ambrosino and Camden Smith and two great great grandchildren Carter and Leighton. Mr. Smith was predeceased by his eight siblings Helen Alysworth, Lena Christman, Fred Smith, Robert Smith, Sr., Alpha Smith, Jr., Betty Foster, Calvin Smith and Walt Smith and one great grandchild Adriana Gene Varvaro. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, 215 E. Main St., Johnstown with Rev. Dr. R.W. Williams officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be prior to the funeral service on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ephratah Rural Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Thomas’ memory may be made to the Wells Nursing Home Activities Dept., 201 W. Madison Avenue, Johnstown, New York 12095. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com