Contributions to the tribute of Alvin G. Smith

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

I just want to first say that I had the pleasure of taking care of this kind man.. I loved him like my own family .. May he rest in peace. .. I give my condolences to the family ... Until we meet again Alvin.. I love ya buddy RIP

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Ronell Smith posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Dear Uncle Alvin, I can still hear you telling me, "Be good now," anytime we would depart, and I already miss hearing that. You were like a grandfather to me. The first time I tried Gorky's, you also went, and I can remember that every one of us ordered dessert that night. Did you want to know why? We all ordered dessert to extend our time with you. We liked having you with us! I became so attached to you those last three days. I'm thankful for the time I had with you, and if I comforted you in any way, it's all that matters to me. One more night to spend talking to you was never going to be enough, and they were ready to take you home. I know where you are, and I know you'll be there waiting for me. Until then, I'll be good, and I'll be thinking of you. Love, Ronell

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Jessica Reich purchased flowers

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

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Ava Markowitz posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

I am Alvin's granddaughter. I write this to honor my Grandmother Jean who I loved dearly. I write this to honor my grandfather who I loved dearly. My grandfather, Alvin, was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a WWII veteran, a sharp shooter, a great dancer, a joker, a smart poker and pool player, a carpenter and builder, and an athlete. He called me Suzy Q and sunshine and I loved him very much. My brother and I loved our visits with him and my dear grandmother at their home in Irwin and their many visits to see us and then our children, and I will treasure those years of memories, from riding on the tractor as kids, to eating tomatoes from his garden, to playing cards with him, to showing him how to use the iPad to taking him to the marathon expo in Pittsburgh before my brother's race and to watching him play with our young children just the same way. Most of all, I remember my grandfather's beautiful steel gray blue eyes; and I am reminded of him when I look at my son, Pierce who has my grandfather's eyes. Thank you to my devoted mother, my grandfather's only daughter, for truly sacrificing years of her life to take care of her parents, Alvin and Jean Smith. She left her job and her children and grandchildren in Texas in 2011 at my grandmother's request to take care of my sick grandmother and stayed after my grandmother passed away from cancer in 2014 to care for my grandfather. Sadly, I know my grandfather was ill in the last years of his life and it was time for my mother to return to Texas to resume her life with her children and grandchildren in July of 2015. We wanted grandpa to come to Texas, but he wanted to be close to the love of his life's grave site and couldn't bring himself to leave. This has been a horrible year for me as I have suffered from a diagnosis of possible cancer for myself, numerous doctor's visits and major surgery so I am heart broken that I was unable to be with my grandfather as much as I would have wanted in the last year of his life. My mother was a godsend for her parents. I know my grandmother passed in peace because of my mother's attentive and loving care, and I know my mom was equally as dedicated to caring for my grandfather during her long stay with them. Anyone that truly loved my grandfather and who was legitimately involved in his life in a meaningful and sincere way over the long term knows how much he loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anyone that honestly knew Alvin, would tell you how important these people were to him and him to them. His genuine family and friends know exactly who was truly "dedicated" to him and who really loved him and cared for him unconditionally over his life. I know his only surviving daughter, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren would have wanted to say good-bye to him before he passed, but others sadly did not know my grandfather well enough to understand this about him. This is heart breaking. It makes me deeply saddened by how uncharacteristic my grandfather's actions were over the last year and a half or so because of his illness. I choose to remember my grandfather for the man he was before he got sick. I choose to remember my grandfather for the overall span of his life and the many years of love and time we spent together. We love you grandpa. You will be missed. Your Suzy Q, Ava

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Carol Overly lit a candle

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Darlene, YOU are the angle in Uncle Alvin's life for the many years that YOU took care of his every need. Love You, Carol

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Ava Markowitz lit a candle

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Alvin G. Smith

1924 - 2016

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