"So sorry to hear about Dan’s passing, he and I had a lot of fun doing business and goofing off, in the few years we knew each other. Prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends, he will be missed by many. Ben Brown"
In loving memory of
Daniel W. Smith
Daniel W. Smith, 66, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on April 18, 2011 after a short illness. Daniel was born in Binghamton, NY on February 10, 1945. He graduated from Chenango Valley High School and served in the U.S. Army 1963-1966 where he served as a specialist and received several medals. He then joined the Reserves for three years. Daniel has been a longtime member of the VFW and the American Legion Post 1645. He worked as a manager for G.E. for many years, as a Senior National Accounts Manager for Rexel and was most recently employed by Nexant, Inc. in Chandler, AZ as a Senior Project Manager serving the energy savings business in electrical demand-side management. His favorite hobbies and passions were playing guitar and flying. Daniel is survived by his wife, Dauna (Ellsworth), his daughter Aimee (Smith) Stock (Scottsdale) and his son Daniel Smith, Jr. (Pensacola Beach, FL); one brother, Ronald Smith and sister-in-law, Halla; and sister and brother-in-law, Rhonda and Ken Rogers, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Russell and Hilda Smith and sister, Marie Millard. Visitation will be held from 10:30AM-12:30PM, with funeral service at 12:30PM Monday, April 25, 2011, William R. Chase Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY. He will be laid to rest in Vestal Hills Memorial Park, 3997 Vestal Rd., Vestal, NY.
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"Dear Smith Family, I had the pleasure of working with Dan at Professional Packaging Systems and enjoyed his keen sense of humor and the many ways he encouraged and motivated us. I am so sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy, Susan Spoor"
"Dan, I wanted to thank you for everything you did for me and Aimee. I wish we could have had more time together. Piti and Riley miss there grandpa and I miss my friend."
"Dauna Danny and Aimee Sorry we could not be in Binghamton today to be with you. My thoughts were with you today, and our prayers will continue. I hope your pain will lessen with each day and all the good memories remain. I wish we lived closer so we could visit. If you ever want to come to Myrtle Beach for a few days, come on out. We would love to have you. I am glad Aimee is with you so you are not alone. I will keep in touch. Our sincere condolences to all of you. Cherie"
"Dauna and family, Please accept my sincere sympathy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Dan was a wonderful neighbor and I will miss hearing his garage band. See you when you get home."