GLENS FALLS – Patrick “Pat” ‘Bud” W. Smith, Jr., 35, of Glens Falls, went to his next journey at 3:25 a.m., on September 13, 2021, at Albany Medical Center, as a result of injuries sustained from a hit and run accident.
Born January 13, 1986 in Bristol, CT, he was the son of Mary Ann Johnson and the late Patrick W. Smith, Sr.
Pat attended Glens Falls High School and BOCES, studying Culinary Arts.
He lived in LA for many years, just recently moving back to the area. Pat loved all types of music; he was a master video gamer and enjoyed the outdoors and nature. He will be remembered for his polite and respectful demeaner and his generosity to anyone in need. Pat was a genuine and true friend to many, a mama’s boy and an animal lover. He especially loved his niece, Zayda, who looked up to Pat as her hero. Conversation came easy to Pat, he was an intellect and a great listener, who had a lot to say. Most importantly, Pat was deeply loved, and he loved his family with the same intensity. Pat, his mother and his sister, Jamie were very close and loved spending time together, they were known by many as the three musketeers
Besides his father, Pat was predeceased by his niece, Vaydrin Acqusanta, grandmother, Marion Tougaw; his grandfather, William Tougaw and his grandparents, Agnes and William Smith.
Survivors include his fiancé, Samantha Sambile of Los Angeles, CA; his mother, Mary Ann Johnson of Queensbury; his sister, Jamie Johnson of Hudson Falls; his niece, Zayda Starr of Queensbury; his half siblings, Nancy Poitras of VT, Sarah Smith of CT, April Smith of CT, Franklin Smith of Louisiana, Hannah Smith of Glens Falls as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and so many friends, too numerous to mention.
Friends may call Monday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.
A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m., on Tuesday, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
In light of Pat’s generosity, memorial donations in memory of Pat may be made by helping someone in need.
My deepest sympathy Mary Ann and Jamie and to others who loved him for this tragic loss. Sending Prayers for comfort and strength now and in the days ahead.
My deepest condolences Mary Ann & family at this tragic loss of Patrick. During the night an angel reached out, took his hand, guiding him home with God. When he arrived, God held him close, soul to soul whispering, “Welcome home dear child.” Patrick turned briefly, seeing his family/friends tears, he sighed for the grief you felt, the loss of his earthly journey. Now, he shall spend eternity walking with angels as he watches over those he loved. As long as he lives in memories, hearts and souls, he shall never be truly gone. My prayers are with you now as you mourn this loss; grieve as you must, feel his presence as you shall, and in quiet moments listen to his soul alive in eternity.