HUDSON FALLS – Joseph Donald Smania, 51, of Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, surrounded by his family.
Born on August 18, 1970, in Schenectady, he was the son of Joseph and Barbara Smania.
Joe was a talented man with many hobbies and interests. He was well known and respected as a skilled carpenter, most currently through his business Alpha Brothers Construction, with his partner Matt Hoffman.
Joe was an outgoing person that left a lasting impression on everyone he met. His legacy he left behind in his work will always live on.
Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his parents, are his domestic partner of 14 years, Holleen Viehmann; his daughters, Samantha Smania of Albany, Georgia, Joline Smania and her fiancé Vinchenzo Leombruno of Hudson Falls, and Natalie (Tevin) Adams of Albany, Georgia; his step daughter, Katie Makarick of Hudson Falls, and step son, Salvatore Leombruno of Hudson Falls; his sisters, Jennifer (Matt) Sharp of Hartford, Amanda Smania of Malta; his brother, Daniel Smania of Troy; seven grandchildren; and three nephews.
As per Joe’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Joe will be missed greatly as a loving friend in our family. He was a dear and faithful companion friend to my daughter, Holleen. He was a genuine, caring person. Checking the house roof every fall was just one of the many commitments he willingly did for our household. He worked too hard but enjoyed being a carpenter/builder. The flourishing abundant grape vine he planted is just one legacy that will remain in his memory on 814 Dean Road. I know he is happy and busy in Heaven. 🙏💗
Joe you will be missed by all your friends you grew up with. You were my best friend growing up, Unfortunetly we all grew apart some moved away, had our families, children now grandchildren and you can’t get all that missed time back. I wish the best for your mom and dad, your sisters and brother, your girls and grand kids. One day I’ll see ya again in the sandpit hunting bull frogs. God bless. You will be missed.
I remember Joe fondly growing up on the Maynard st block as kids . My grandparents aunts uncles and cousins all lived there so we hung out alot. I remember when Joe ,Jeff and I all went and saw Star Wars together . Those were the days. Such fond memories! He was a great friend when we were kids and I am very sad to hear of his passing . I am so very sorry for your loss my heart breaks for your all and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are heartbroken to hear this.
We will miss you
Samantha, Joline, and dear Nat,
I am so deeply saddened to see the passing of your Dad. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you grown,beautiful girls continue to love and support each other through this devastating blow. I am thinking of you. Peace,love,and serenity to you and your families.🤎🦋💕🤎🦋💕🤎🦋💕🤎🦋💕🤎🦋💕🤎🦋
Thank you barb!
Dear Joe and Barb,
So sad to hear about your son’s passing. It has been a long time since I’ve seen you Joe. I hope you remember the times we played tennis together.
I hope time will heal what must be a very large hole in your hearts right now.
God Bless both of you
Not all heroes wear capes. Joe helped me out more times than I could possibly recount. Showing up at 11pm after working all day and staying until 2am to fix my heat – KNOWING he had an hour drive home and had to get up again for work at 5:30am. The quality of his work and his ability to ‘McGuyver’ ANYTHING will never be matched. I truly will miss him forever. His sense of humor and good nature are right up there with his skill and work ethic.
Dad you were always my idol and my hero I have always wanted to be just like you since I can remember just as a little girl. You made me feel safe, you gave me a home, you showed me strength and love. You always showed me how to become a honest hard working person and reassured in my independence. You sacrificed for us, you put us girls before anything and anyone else. You never gave up or took the easy way. I am who I am and I am who I became only because of you. A dad who never stopped being the dad I needed him to be. A dad who taught me valuable lessons no matter how tough it was for you and me. A dad who loved his children more than himself or life itself to make the sacrifices you did I will forever thank god every day for blessing me with the greatest dad, parent, role model, teacher, and person to ever exist and guide me through my childhood and young life without any other purpose other than raising a decent human and adult