Eric W. Smith, 47, passed away December 1, 2010. Eric was born in Manhattan on December 22, 1962 to his best pal, Feihin, and Maureen Smith. He was raised in the Inwood section of Manhattan. He married the love of his life, Audrey, on March 22, 1997. They settled in Rockland to raise their family. Eric was an honest, hardworking family man who was a loyal friend to many. The joys of his life were his best girl, Marren, and son Kieran. We will never forget you. Rest easy Braveheart. He is survived by his wife, Audrey (Keller); devoted father to daughter Marren and son Kieran; his mother, Maureen Smith; his mother-in-law, Claire Keller; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. Family will receive friends Thursday December 2 from 7-9 PM and Friday December 3 , 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Higgins Funeral Home in New City. A mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday December 4, 2010 at 10am at St. Augustine's Church in New City followed buy the burial at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Nanuet, NY.