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FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Kenneth W. Smith, 70, of Fairfield, husband of Jeanne Markoja Smith, died Friday, July 3 in Saint Vincent's Medical Center.
Born in Meriden, and raised in Southington, he was the son of the late Wavel and Margaret Cargo Smith. He worked in IT for Lone Star Industries of Greenwich, Connecticut, and Hubbell Corporation of Bridgeport, Connecticut, prior to his employment, and later retirement from Warnaco of Bridgeport. He centered his life around his family and friends, enjoying quality time with them that included traveling to Disney World, Las Vegas and the Island of St. Maarten. He was also a former member of Fayerweather Yacht Club.
In addition to Jeanne, his wife of 51 years, he is survived by his daughters, Susan Smith of West Haven, Connecticut; Kathleen Findeis (Randy) of Fairfield; son-in-law Ian Potts of Bridgeport, Connecticut; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Michelle Smith Potts; and two brothers.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, July 8 from 4-8 p.m. in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, Fairfield Center. Funeral services will take place Thursday, July 9 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. His interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be directed to: Saint Vincent's Foundation (for the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic) 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606.
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