Obituary of Genevieve V. Smith

Colonie - Genevieve “Ginny” Smith, 75, of Forest Dr. died Friday, December 21, 2018 at St. Peter’ Hospital in Albany.  Born in Albany, Ginny was the daughter of the late Genevieve Rajczewski and Joseph Domagalski.  She had lived in Colonie for the past 48 years.  Ginny was a homemaker and also worked in the banking industry and then for the South Colonie School District for 20 years before retiring in 2000.  She was a sports fan, an avid baseball fan and enjoyed traveling, camping , cruises, games and puzzles with her grandchildren, reading the newspaper and her trips to Florida.

Survivors include her husband, Joseph J. Smith; children, Linda Skiba (Rodney Moon) of Waterford, Nicholas Smith, Sr. (Katina) of Latham, Amy Burton of Clifton Park and Karen Cleghorn of East Greenbush; her twin sister, Angela Ketonen (Joel) of Garland, TX; sister, Denise Fitzgerald (Joe) of Albany; grand children, Angelica, Felicia, Nicholas Jr., Joseph, Ryan, Nicole, Matthew, Robert III, Ava, Nicholas, Hollie and Heather; and brother-in-law, John F. Smith.  She was predeceased by her sister, Joanne Platt and son-in-law, David Skiba.

Funeral 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2018 from the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Colonie and at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Our Light Church, 1 Maria Dr., Loudonville.  Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Latham.  Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 - 8 p.m. in the funeral home.  For those who wish, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.