Dolores Jane Smith, of DeLancey, 83 years old, born on Nov. 15, 1940, in Greenport, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on July 10, 2024, at East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Westhampton Beach.
Predeceased by and daughter of John and Genevieve (Pierzchanowski) Radjeski of Riverhead; sister Alice Lombardi (John); and brother John Radjeski (survived by Derinda, remarried to Sandy Charllis).
Dolores leaves behind her loving husband, Richard C. Smith, of nearly 63 years. They were married on Sept. 3, 1961, in Riverhead, where they lived raising their family until 2005, when they fully retired to the Catskills in DeLancey.
Loving mother of Theresa A. Heimroth (Frank) of Riverhead, Richard B. Smith (Donna) of Germantown, Tennessee and Michele M. Smith (Joseph, deceased) of Riverhead.
Dolores adored her grandchildren immensely, including Jamie C. Heimroth (Francesca) of Riverhead, Ryan D. Heimroth of Riverhead, Kristen R. Heimroth of Riverhead, Richard B. Smith Jr. (Sabrina) of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Zachary F. Smith (Mimi) of Los Angeles, California.
She was a central figure as part of a large extended family, including many nieces and nephews and their growing families. Dolores took great pride and pleasure in celebrating their lives as they all grew into a close-knit part of succeeding generations.
Dolores enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends, raising and training Labrador retrievers while also traveling to and from trials nationwide and just the peace and tranquility of the outdoors, especially at the farm in DeLancey. She loved her children and grandchildren without question and was very proud of their many great achievements. Dolores will be remembered for her determined dedication to family, passion for her home in DeLancey, and caring qualities and character.
Family and friends were received at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead Sunday, July 14. A funeral Mass took place Monday, July 15, at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead and interment will take place at St. Isidore Cemetery.
Donations to honor the life of Dolores may be made to East End Hospice.
