Birth date: Jul 22, 1943 Death date: Jan 17, 2021
Sanford Young Smith, Jr. 77, of Huntersville, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born on July 22, 1943, in Freeport, New York, to the late Sanford and Helen Smith, Sr. Sanford is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann Read Obituary
Well i remember visiting Cookie and Sandy at their house on Long Island, It was a two story. We had come up from Texas for a visit. We were sitting in the living room when the front door opened and a guy came in and just went up the stairs. My brother Mark was a little shocked this fellow did not knock just came flying in and up the stairs in a hurry. Strange to us! We found out that he was their tenant that lived up stairs.
Edited correction to my post above...
He was always joking about something (wIld sense of humor) that kept everyone LAUGHING in and around our department at the airport.
Sorry about that Sandy, I can only imagine the comment you'd make after that error.
(embarrassed)
Sandy (known as Smitty at Northwest Airlines circa 1965, was my best friend while working for that airline at JFK/NY. He quickly became my surrogate 'older brother' I never had. I assisted him and his wife 'Cookie' go house hunting on Long Island, they finally settled in Lindenhurst.
Our friendship endured over the years keeping in contact 1-2 times a year (or more) for birthdays, Xmas, etc. He was always joking about something (wild sense of humor) that kept everyone in and around our department at the airport.
No one could get the better because he was very quick witted, something I lacked, but he constantly had me laughing.
However, he had a very serious side to him. He loved his wife dearly all these years. When we chatted privately we discussed life very deeply. He lost his mother just after he was drafted into the Army and was sent home to attend her funeral. Afterwards he was shipped off to Viet Nam.
He served with Honor and was very proud of his time in the service of our country.
After he arrived home his family he was left alone for many years looking for a soulmate. He finally met one and that was it!
Rest In Peace Brother...go with God!
Richie Betancourt
