Smith, David C. EAST GREENBUSH With a very heavy heart, the Smith family announces the unexpected passing of David C. Smith on Friday, December 9, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital. David was born on September 11, 1940 in Amsterdam. He was a graduate of Wilbur Lynch High School in Amsterdam and the State University of New York at Cobleskill, where he majored in business and finance. While at Cobleskill, Dave met a girl named Mary, the love of his life. Dave and Mary were married on November 19, 1961. Dave served his country as a member of the U.S. Army National Guard of New York as a qualified sharpshooter from 1961-1967 achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant E6 - 1st Battalion 210th Armor Division. Dave started his business career at National Commercial Bank and Trust Company in Albany where he worked in the commercial loan department from 1960-1970. In 1971, Dave took a position with Guilderland Mutual Reinsurance Company in Delmar where he worked for over 20 years. In 1991, Dave accepted a position at Commercial Mutual Reinsurance Company in Kingston where he served as Chief Financial Officer and board member until his retirement in 2004. Dave lived in East Greenbush for the past 54 years and during that time became very active in the community. Dave was a volunteer firefighter and life member of the East Greenbush Fire Company for over 50 years, serving as past president, assistant chief and chief. Dave was also past president and coach of the East Greenbush Little League for many years. Dave was a faithful and active member of the First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush serving in many capacities including lay leader and treasurer of the board of trustees. In addition, at the time of his passing, Dave was a member of the Town of Schodack Zoning Board and chairperson of the Commissioners of Schodack Center Fire District. Dave was also a dedicated volunteer for the past 11 years with the CoNSERNS-U Food Pantry in Rensselaer. Dave's greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed walks with Mary, working in his yard and reading Tom Clancy novels. He loved the Adirondack Mountains, especially Brant Lake where he and his family spent many wonderful summers. Dave also enjoyed spending time at his favorite spot at the ocean shore in Gloucester, Mass. Dave was a caring, kind, gentle and remarkable man in many ways. He was always thinking of others and always willing to lend a hand. He was a wonderful husband, father and Poppy. A man of high standards, Dave taught his sons the true meaning of integrity and honesty. A man to look up to and admire. He was the pillar of the family by setting examples of how to live a good life. He will be forever missed by his family and by all those who had the privilege to know him. Dave is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Mary; their three sons, and three "daughters," Brian and Kimberly (DeGraff) Smith of Orchard Park, N.Y., Daniel and Lisa (King) Smith of East Greenbush, and Timothy and Kathy (Corey) Smith of East Greenbush; and seven grandchildren, Brittany Smith of Rio Del, Calif., Erika and Mitchel Smith of Orchard Park, Kevin, Rachel, Renee and Emily Smith of East Greenbush; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Dave was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Helen Smith; and a brother, Stanley Brown. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the East Greenbush United Methodist Church. Friends and family are invited to his calling hours on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpke., Rensselaer. Interment will be in the East Greenbush Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either CoNSERNS-U, 50 Herrick Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144, or the First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061. Light a candle at wjrockefeller.com