Lawrence Edward Smith, 81, was born March 21, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mary Mallon and James Smith, and died Tuesday, July 7, 2020.
Larry graduated from West Catholic Boys High School. After serving four years in the U.S. Air Force, he enrolled at Drexel University, where he received a B.S. Degree in Accounting and Master’s Degree in Business Administration in Finance from Drexel University.
Upon graduation, he joined Lybrand Ross Bros. & Montgomery as a certified public accountant and later became treasurer of Analog Devices in Norwood, Massachusetts. He retired as chief financial officer of Insurance Services Office in New York City prior to becoming president of CMK Enterprises in Williamsburg. He loved spending time with his family, traveling, baking and flying. Larry belonged to the American Institute of CPA and the American Management Association.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elaine Ricci Smith; daughter, Christina Smith Lewis (Mike); sons, Michael (Jeanne) and Kevin (Kelly); granddaughters, Alexandra and Eleanor Lewis, Sarah, Elanagh, Aurora and Calliope Smith; sister, Dorrine Meili (Charles); brother-in-law, Raymond Ricci (Kathryn); niece, Jodi Powell; and nephews, Charles Meili and Michael, Mark, Christopher and Paul Ricci.
The family is grateful to Fawn, Danielle and the Medi Home Health & Hospice team.
Due to precautions surrounding COVID-19, burial will be private.
Donations may be made to CIAO Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1017, Williamsburg, VA 23187; or St. Olaf Catholic Church, 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188.
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