Bruce D. Smith
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Greece: Bruce D. Smith passed away on Thursday, April 9th at the age of 80. Bruce is survived by his daughter, Tara (Casey) Dolan; Son, Scott (Tabitha) Smith; granddaughters, Emma Smith and Addyson Dolan, grandson Peter Smith; and many dear cousins and friends.
Bruce is predeceased by his wife, Carole (Rice) Smith; parents, Frank and Dorthy (Weaver) Smith and his brother, Brian F. Smith.
Bruce faithfully served his community for 30 years with the Rochester Fire Department where he dutifully worked as a line firefighter and group 2 fire investigator that awarded him several accommodations for bravery as well as recognition for his dedication to the fallen firefighter’s memorial and other fire safety charitable initiatives. He was devoted to the many wonderful men and women he served with in the fire department and loved to share stories of their time together on and off the job.
Bruce was a New York State champion high school gymnast at Greece Olympia High School and was an avid skier and cyclist. Bruce enjoyed various woodworking and home improvement projects and was a loving and generous father. Later in life he found no greater joy than spending time with his grandchildren and sharing his passion for adventure with them.
Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday (April 15th) 4-6 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson, 1075 Long Pond Road, followed by a brief memorial service at 6PM. Private Interment, Lakeview Cemetery Brockport, NY.
Bruce was a great friend and a brother firefighter for many years.
We enjoyed the times we went to Florida golfing.
Bruce will be sorely missed.
Rest in Peace Brother.
Our Condolences to the family
Enjoyed working with Bruce-he was always upbeat and great to be around. God bless him and his family – I koow he’ll be missed. RIP brother.
Worked with Bruce at Broad & Allen and later at Fire Investigation, always enjoyed working him..R. I. P my friend.
RIP my friend we came on the RFD together , you will surely be missed by me and all that knew you, I can only think back of all the good times we had working on the Fire Department , working together on our off time and all the good times we had do so many other things , you really were a large part of my life for so many years.
I went to high school with Bruce. He was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. 🙏🏻❤️
So many memories of our time with Bruce. We were blessed to have him and Carol be godparents to our daughter and all the fun times my son and daughter had with them growing up. We will truly miss our time together. 🙏❤️🥰🍺
Bruce was a great firefighter and gentleman. Worked w/ him at Broad and Allen, good times, good relief! He and Pete Rizzo were the organizers of “The Hump” Memorial Golf tournament for the late Lt. Danny Caufield. RIP Bruce, you were one of the great ones and will be part of many memories, thank you.
Bruce worked with my dad at Engine 1, Truck 1 in the 70’s, and he always spoke so highly of him as he was a great person and great firefighter. In 1980 I was assigned to Truck 10 and later Engine 4 and Bruce was then assigned to Engine 4 so I was lucky enough to work with Bruce on the opposite group for 10 years, Those were the best of times and I always enjoyed all the laughs and time we spent together and I knew when things got tough I could always rely on Bruce being right there. Lots of great memories and we will all miss you buddy.
Met Bruce wintering in New Smyrna Beach. A lovely man. Rest in peace,, my dear friend.
So very sad to hear of my friend’s passing. Bruce was a wonderful friend and fellow GOHS Spartan. Much Love Gary Romig