Sidney Z. Smith

WORCESTER - Sidney Z. Smith died on January 5, 2019 with his devoted daughters by his side. His beloved wife, Fran, died in 2017. Sid leaves behind two beloved daughters; Deborah Baker, and her husband Eliott, and Ellen Smith and her partner Scott Roberts and a beautiful granddaughter Elyssa and her husband T.J., two sisters-in-law, Susan Smith, wife of deceased brother Marc and Janice Seder, wife of deceased brother-in-law Alan. He also leaves nephews, nieces and friends who were as dear as family.

Sid was a product designer and printing salesman. Son of the late Dorothy and Louis V. Smith, he attended Commerce High, Wagner School of Art and N.Y. Phoenix School of Design. He was a product designer for Bolta, Rayovac, General Tire and Tupperware. Later in life, he was a printing salesman with Randolph Press, Deerfield Press and S and F Sales.

A leader in Boy Scouts, Sid chaired the Advancement Committee, was active in Troop 36, received numerous awards including Silver Beaver, Baden Powell and several regional awards. Sid was a proud Navy veteran – enlisted at age 17 and served on the aircraft carrier, Saipan, as an airplane Captain in a fighter squadron.

Sid was a member of Congregation Beth Israel, its Brotherhood, B’Nai Brith, Jewish Healthcare Center, Post #32 of the Jewish War Veterans, Worcester Art Museum and the Tatnuck Neighborhood Association. Sid volunteered at various non-profits, and donated to numerous causes. He and Fran were sponsors of many Guatemalan children through Children’s International.

Sid was exceptionally patriotic, engaged in local and national politics, had a great sense of humor and was extremely kind hearted. He would help anyone in need. His smile touched hearts.

Donations in Sid’s memory can be made to any of the following agencies that have been so kind to him in recent years: Goddard House, 1199 Main Street, Worcester, 01603, Worcester Veteran’s Administration, 605 Lincoln Street, Worcester, 01605, JHC Hospice, 646 Salisbury Street, Worcester, 01609.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, January 8 at B’Nai Brith Cemetery, St. John’s Road, Worcester. At 3:30PM, following the graveside service, a Memorial Service will be held at the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Richard Perlman of Miles Funeral Home in Holden.