Doris Elizabeth (Cunniff) Smith passed away on January 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 96. Doris was born in New York City to the late Rose and John Cunniff. She was the loving wife of the late Robert J. Smith. Her brother Jay also pre-deceased her. To mourn her passing are her children Robert Smith and his wife Marge, Valerie Taintor and her husband Barry, and Karen Smith.
Doris was a loving grandmother to Lauren Rivera and her husband Luis, and Matthew Smith and his wife Christine. She was also a great grandmother to Ava and Abigail Rivera and Kyle and Gabrielle Smith. She will also be missed by her Sister in Law Veronica Cunniff and many nieces and nephews.
Doris enjoyed travel, bridge and many crossword puzzles including the Sunday New York Times. She was also an avid painter. In her 50’s she enrolled at Nassau Community College graduating Magna Cum Laude. She then continued learning at South Hampton College.
Doris was also a long time Breast Cancer survivor. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Calverton National Cemetery located at Wading River, NY at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
