Birth date: Dec 18, 1933 Death date: Aug 25, 2021
Richard Castle Smith, born December 18, 1933 in Cleveland Ohio died peacefully in his sleep Wednesday August 25, 2021. Beloved husband of 66 years to Lois (nee Miller), father of Kevin Smith (Carol), Jeffrey Smith (Anne), Julie Ka Read Obituary
The Smith Family,
What a beautiful tribute to your husband, Father and grandfather.
May all those memories help all of you in the days weeks and months ahead. And may God give you strength and courage to face each new day.
Our Deepest Sympathies,
Ray, Jean, Tracie Anthony
I also remember his laughter and smiles and the jokes he told. His golfing with Grandpa (his father). The 4th of July parties were fantastic. He even paid attention to all of us other kids. I remember sitting around the fire pit on the 4th of July and listening to him and my dad (Bob) tell stories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Colleen Smith - daughter of Bob and Dorothy Smith
What a fabulous tribute to a man who was larger than life. When I was growing up, your dad was my favorite uncle and my hero. I wanted to be as smart, and joyful, and successful as he was. I loved those Fourth of July parties! I’m very, very sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there with you to say goodbye in person. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Pat
Sorry to hear of your loss. I don't ever remember seeing him without his ever ready smile. Sorry we can't send a delegation up to represent Dad and his family.
Eileen Smith Jackson
Wow simply beautiful ❤️
Beautiful!
Hi. My name is Dee Hyer. As a former activities director at Southpark Senior Apartments I’ve met Richard and Lois shortly after they moved in. I believe we had an instant connection. This tall statuesque guy and this little accented woman had a lot in common. We were both were chemists. I can still picture people rolling their eyes as we discussed various formulas like coffee and sugar. We thought it was fun to revisit our past and to gently irritate others present. We shared coffee almost every morning.
We were also entrepreneurs. We often shared our experiences and talked about the good, the bad and the ugly parts of having a business.
Richard and Lois traveled and so have I. We often discussed our various journeys. One place they suggested was Greece and it’s high on my bucket list, right after the pandemic.
Richard was also a writer. He published a book about his family. From his writing one could feel how much he loved his family. He have me a copy of the book with an inscription “ to our friend, Dee”. Thank you Richard!
He willingly participated in the community activities and was very generous. He was the first to participate in the story time where he discussed his life and his book.
He often share his catholic education. It was both funny and poignant.
We met his family and got to know daughter Julie and her husband Doug. They often shared dinners and happy hour with us. Who can forget those happy hour and the wine they brought!
As I said he was very generous. He donated freely. Whenever I approached him he jokingly asked “how much?” I will fondly remember taking breakfast to his room after the pandemic. Often he asked me to stay or come back because he did not want to eat alone. He missed the touch, the company and the love of his wife.
I will never forget his hug when I said goodbye to him as I was moving. We lost our commutation for the last few months for which I am so sorry.
Sending our condolences and love to you, the family. Probably will not attend services due to the pandemic. Please accept our virtual hugs and kisses.
Love
Dee and Scott
