Gregory Allen Smith, 64, of East Haven passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born in Pennsylvania on December 27, 1956, he was the son of the late Galen E. and Adella Slanker Smith. Gregory had worked as a manager for the former Ames Department Stores and later for T.J. Maxx. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Branford, enjoyed coin collecting and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He is survived by his loving partner Kathleen J. Diana, a stepdaughter Tania Taft (Christopher), a sister Susan Welch and grandchildren Phillip Gauvin, Christopher and Joseph Taft.
Family and friends are invited to meet directly at the Office of All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Thursday morning, July 30th, 2020 at 11:45 and follow the funeral procession to the graveside for a 12-noon service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New England Donor Services, 60 First Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451-1106.