Larry Smith, 82, died on Saturday, November 10, 2018. He had been struggling with an illness that, over time, impaired his ability to engage fully with the people and activities he loved.
He was a loving father and a wonderful friend. He will be missed and always remembered for his wisdom, kindness, integrity, and his wonderful and delightfully irreverent sense of humor. He is survived by his two children, Natania and Ilan; three grandchildren, Adeline, Eloise, and Asher; brother Timothy; first wife Clary; and many close friends and colleagues. His late wife, Anne Mochon, passed away earlier this year.
He was a well-known local artist and co-operative member of Gallery A3. His paintings and watercolors were displayed and enjoyed by many in Gallery A3 as well as in local restaurants and movie theaters.
Larry graduated from the University of Michigan with a M.S degree in art and design. He also attended Hunter College in New York City, where he further studied art. He was a student for several years at the Art Student’s League in New York City. He was a professor of art and design at Holyoke Community College before retiring a number of years ago. His colleagues at HCC and at Gallery A3 remained his closest friends.
Larry’s life will be celebrated by family and friends at a memorial service this spring.