It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David A. C. Smithies on February 15, 2025. A long-time resident of Yorktown Heights since 1977, David was born in Yonkers, N.Y. in 1944, and was raised in Norwalk, C.T., where he graduated from Norwalk High School. He later attended Ripon College in Wisconsin.
David dedicated his career to the retail supermarket industry, working his way from clerk at Shopwell to President of Waldbaum’s, and later the Atlantic Region of The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., leaving behind a legacy of hard work, leadership and unwavering commitment.
David enjoyed traveling with his wife, gardening, reading, and engaging in lively debates, but without a doubt, his greatest joy came from being a devoted husband, dad and granddad, cherishing every moment with his family. He will be deeply missed for his wisdom, guidance, and the love he always shared with his family and friends.
David is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Deirdre A. (née Sullivan) and his children, April Bassick (Mike), Tara Barrow (Jeffrey), Erin Smithies-Baker and Kevin Smithies. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Eric Harvey, Andrew Harvey, Scott Harvey, Kelly Barrow, Ryan Barrow, Colden Baker and Keira Baker as well as his beloved brothers- and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father Allan C. Smithies, his mother Thelma R.N. Smithies, and his sisters Victoria E.S. Ake and Leslie M.S. Sweet.
Calling Hours are Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at Clark & Giordano Funeral Home, 2104 Saw Mill River Road, Yorktown Heights, NY. Interment will be private at a later date.
