Ty William Smith Obituary (1977 - 2025)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ty William Smith (47) on January 28, 2025. Ty was born on November 4, 1977, in Ogdensburg, NY to Ty & Chris Smith. Ty was the youngest and most easy going of the Smith kids. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy, where he continued his education to receive a bachelors degree from SUNY Potsdam. In his youth Ty was a stronger athlete than a scholar, he was known around the neighborhood running around with his siblings playing street hockey and making memories with the kids around the block. Ty was co-owner of the Ogdensburg Bowl, where his personality and quick-wit always made others smile and laugh. Ty enjoyed spending time on his boat, bowling, golfing, visiting the track in Saratoga, cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and FSU, shooting the breeze with OGD Bowl regulars, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Ty is survived by his fiance, Jessicalee Hollis; his three children, Andrew Ty Smith, Tanner Mitchell Smith, Adeline Rose Smith; his older siblings, Jenifer (Jeffrey) Zoeller, Aaron (Shelby) Smith; his nieces and nephews, Taylor Smith, Jackson Zoeller, Sage Smith and Steven Smith; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many lifelong friends. He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Pappy and Mimi Smith and his maternal grandparents, Roy K. and Marge Brown. Calling hours will be Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 PM at Frary Funeral Home. At 4:00 PM, guests will be directed to St. John's Episcopal Church across the street, allowing the family some private time. The funeral service will start at 5:00 PM. A Celebration of Ty's life will be held at a future date for family and friends to gather and share their memories of Ty. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ty's memory to the Ogdensburg Boys and Girls Club. Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com.