Leon "Rocky" Smith

Obituary of Leon Smith April 7, 2015 Leon Smith, 88, of Fulton passed away Tuesday surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Fulton, Leon was born to the late Leon and Lillian MacNamara Smith. He was a well-known self-employed mason. Leon was a communicant of The Church of the Immaculate Conception and a member of V.F.W. Post 569, both in Fulton. He was a Navy Veteran and served during WWII. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, the former Barbara Hammond and daughter Cynthia Wood in 1997, as well as brothers; Ernie and William and a sister, Cora. Leon will be greatly missed and forever loved by his children, Deborah Smith of Syracuse, Leon (Terri) Smith, Matthew (Terry) Smith of Fulton and Lorrie (Michael) Shortsleeve of Oswego; siblings, James (Mary), Norm, Jane Rawson, Pat (Claudette), Marion Arcardi; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fulton. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 10 at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., Fulton. Contributions in memory of Leon may be made to V.F.W. Post 569, 218 Cayuga St., Fulton or to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 309 Buffalo St., Fulton, 13069.