Charles Patrick “Chuck” Smith
Charles Patrick “Chuck” Smith, of League City, TX, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the age of 89. He was born on September 23, 1932 Buffalo, New York to James and Eleanor (Connors) Smith.
Chuck grew up in Buffalo’s First Ward with his six siblings and many cousins where he met his wife of 68 years, Marie “Nan” (Robinson) Smith, in grammar school. He was a firefighter in the Buffalo Fire Department and an engineer in the International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 17. He served in the US Army during the Korean war.
Chuck loved sports and was very competitive. He played semi-pro football, was a boxer, and rowed for the West Side Rowing Club. He also played baseball and was a fast-pitch softball pitcher for many teams around Buffalo. Chuck was later inducted into the WNY Softball Hall of Fame. Later in life, he became a competitive race walker, completing the Houston Half Marathon at the age of 74. He is probably best remembered for his story-telling, entertaining all with a humorous mix of fact and fiction.
Chuck and Nan were Orchard Park residents from 1965 – 1996. They enjoyed their summers at Snyder Beach in Angola, and were winter residents of Alamo, Texas.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Ellen Walker, Gertrude Binga, Katherine Martin, and brother James Smith.
Chuck is survived by his wife Nan, daughter Nan (Frank) Turner, sons John “Jack” (Pat) Smith, Daniel (Tamara) Smith, Kerry (Lisa) Smith, brothers William and Edward Smith, grandchildren Ryan Mast, Conner, Cassidy and Brody Smith, Francesca Turner, Jason Humphrey, Ian Smith, Mackenzie Perez, Sara Smith, great-grandchildren Cayman and Cullen Mast, and many other loving family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 3:00pm with a funeral service at 4 o’clock at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main, League City, Texas with Deacon Fritz Claydon presiding. The family will be holding a memorial service in Buffalo in July.
In lieu of flowers, you may send memorials to Interfaith Caring Ministries, 151 Park Ave, League City, TX 77573 or click on the link below.
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June and I send our condolences. Chuck was a great guy and I have nothing but fond memories of him. He certainly will be missed.
With love,
Jon and June Connors
Dan and Tamara,
Hope that Chuck’s memory is a blessing to you and yours. I see so much of Dan in Chuck’s smile and in this brief account of the things he loved most. Thinking of you and hoping the services offer a chance for connection and renewal.
I will miss Chuck and all his stories. I always enjoyed visiting him and Nan at their
Snyder Beach cottage. Love you Chuck!
Ginger Gaca
Rest In Peace uncle Chuck. I loved all your softball stories and I am not surprised you made it in the All of fame. You are in my hall of fame! You will be missed so much by your family and friends. Until we meet again 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼.