Clarence Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clarence Smith (Somerset, New Jersey), born in Brooklyn, New York, who passed away on May 17, 2025 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Clarence may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his wife Arlene. He is survived by: his children, Michael Smith (Cindy) and Jill Smith; his grandchildren, Madeline Smith (Neil Shapiro), Becca Smith (Ruben Raskin), Benjamin Smith, Tyler Smith and Mackenzie Smith; his stepgrandchildren, Chiara Wright (Matt) and Jack Orsini (Courtney); his great grandchild Theo Smith; his stepgreat-granddaughter Noelle Wright; and his close friend Marcia Piltzer.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 21st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Gleason Funeral Home (1360 Hamilton St, Somerset, NJ 08873).
