Stewart Joseph Smith died on August 21, 2018, of cancer. He was 61.
Mr. Smith was born and raised in Center Moriches, and lived in Remsenburg from 1981 to 1996. In 1980, he received a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Long Island University’s Southampton College. He was a business owner on Long Island before moving to Florida in 1996.
He married Lori Auer on June 20, 1981. They raised twins, Lauren and Alexander. Mr. Smith had a passion for gardening and nature. He loved to hike and was also an avid music and sports lover. He coached his children’s soccer, baseball and volleyball teams throughout their elementary and high school years.
He was predeceased by his mother, Kathleen; and his father, Leonard Smith. He is survived by his wife, Lori; his two children, Lauren and Alexander; his stepmother, Carol Smith; his siblings, Carol Laube, Gregory and Kevin Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 28, at St. Mark’s Church in Westhampton Beach at 4 p.m.