Dr. Larry Smith

June 8, 1942 - February 8, 2022

We remember the life well-lived of Dr. Larry A. Smith. Larry passed away in his home in Plantation, Florida on February 8, 2022 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. He is held in the hearts of so many; beloved husband of 54 years to Jewel (Bassior) Smith, loving father to Heather Martin (Chris Prince) and Wendy Smith (Michael Posner), adoring Zadie to Ryan and Asher Martin, Yael, Jonah and Ari Smith Posner, devoted brother to Ernie (Perry) and Marv z”l (Trudee) and loving uncle to nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Larry was born in Montreal and is the son of the late Philip and Faye Smith (Tessler) and son-in-law of the late Lou and Mollie Bassior (Spier). As a professor of operations and decision sciences for 42 years, he touched the lives of thousands of students. He was a lifelong member of IBM – the International Brotherhood of Magicians – and shared magic tricks and jokes generously- with his family, his friends, his students… and anyone interested in watching and listening. Members of his family were excited when offered membership in his self-created ‘Prestidigitator Club’. As an active person, he loved running, playing tennis and golf, and black diamond skiing. A private family only graveside funeral will be held on Friday February 11 at 12:30 pm and will be available by Zoom. The family will hold a broader memorial service on Wednesday, February 23. Details about the memorial service and shiva to come. Donations in Larry’s memory can be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation - https://bit.ly/drlarryasmith A private family only service will be held at the graveside. Please join us virtually at https://www.shiva.com/join-viewneral?jc=10000:ymj5yUS5suYvHTFSPRv6GXnjBdc1Dk4p:z70zvbcXJG3n1nipgmp1RQ==:520LrBwwmyFqG79+viXmkg==