David Lucian Smith

David L. Smith enlisted into the USN upon his graduation from high school in 1955. His rank was AK3. David was stationed at VFP-62, NAS at Jacksonville, Florida. He spent a total of 2 years, 10 months and 27 days in the Navy, at sea for 10 months and 15 days. David received an Honorable Discharge on December 9th, 1957, earning the Good Conduct Medal for his outstanding service.

Upon his discharge, David went to Siena College, in Loudonville, N.Y., graduating in 1962. He started his construction, real estate business. David was a teacher at Islip School District for more than 16 years.

The third oldest son of Richard H. & Honora Norma Smith's 7 children, David was born in Pittsburgh, PA. on March 9th, 1937. The family moved to Brightwaters, NY in 1937. David attended St. Patrick's grammar school for 12 years and then went to BSHS for 4 more years. He played on the BSHS football team, under coach Cliff LaPlatney and the basketball team, under coach Ralph Elliott. He earned a letter for each of the 4 years he played in both sports.

David was the main stay in his family and for his mother, Norma for more than 30 years. He was a member of the St. Patricks R.C.C. Chorus for many years. The Chorus performed at Carnegie Hall in N. Y. C. and many other venues throughout N.Y.S. He helped to raise two children from their early ages to adulthood. David passed on March 22nd, 2018

David's three other brothers all served in the military. Richard E. Smith, USN, WWII, veteran. Robert F. Smith, PFC. USMC during the Korean War, Gary (Gerard) V. Smith, Captain, USMC, Vietnam War Veteran, 1965.