Lifelong Amityville resident and longtime Amityville Fire Department member Barry A. Smith died May 22, 2008. A former Captain of Hose Company Number One and current Fire Council member, the 63-year old was involved with the department for more than 40 years.

"Whoever takes over his position has big shoes to fill," said Chief Harold Miller, who knew Mr. Smith about 20 years. "He was an integral part of the Amityville Fire Department as a decision maker on the governing board. He'll be sorely missed."

He was born in Amityville on July 11, 1944 to David N. and Ruth (nee Parson) and was raised on Marion Road. For more than 30 years, he lived on South Bayview Avenue.

A retired aerospace engineer with Northrop Grumman, his greatest passions were his family, the fire department and fishing.

Mr. Smith leaves behind his children: Kerri Lynn Lenihan and her husband Kenneth, Michael A. and Allison Bri; his grandchildren: Carlee, Zoe, Eli, Ian, Allison and Joshua; his mother, Ruth L.; his sister, Nancy Lee; his nephews: Erik H. Lee and Andrew D. Lee; his ex-wife, Karen McGreevey; and other family, and a brotherhood of firefighters. He was predeceased by his father, David N. and his brother, David N., Jr.

He reposed at the Powell Funeral Home in Amityville on May 25, 2008. Firematic and Funeral Services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Amityville on May 27, 2008, officiated by pastor David W. Anglin. Members of the Amityville Fire Department served as pall bearers and the Fire Truck carried Mr. Smith to the church. A private cremation followed.

Donations in Mr. Smith's name can be sent to Hose Company #1, Amityville Fire Department, 55 West Oak Street, Amityville, New York 11701 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.