OSBOURNE GUTHRIE SMITH JR.

Osbourne Guthrie Smith Jr. 79, of Huntington Beach, CA. died Wednesday, January 19, 2005 of heart disease. He was born to Osbourne G. and May Littauer Smith on February 14, 1925, in New Rochelle, New York. He married Joan Marie Manning on November 24, 1955. The couple made Larchmont, NY their home until 1973 when Ozzie retired as a Lieutenant in the Larchmont Fire Department and moved to Huntington Beach, CA., where Joan continues to reside.

Ozzie was proud to have served his country in W.W.II in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid sailor and also served as Harbor Master at Horseshoe Harbor Yacht Club in Larchmont. After retiring to California, Ozzie enjoyed his time as a ferry boat captain operating the Balboa Island Ferry.

Along with his wife of 49 years, he is survived by his 6 children, Kim Kramer (Ken), Kevin Smith, Thomas Smith, Craig Smith (Jeannie), Kerry Rains & Pamela McGreevey. Ozzie cherished his 11 grandchildren: Lindsey, Christopher & Courtney Taylor; Cassidy, Kayla, Chris & Kyle Smith; Lauren & David Valdez; and Marty and Caden McGreevey. Ozzie is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Pam & John Viele of Cudjo Keys, Fl.; brother-in-law, Thomas Manning of Havasu City NV.; and numerous nieces and nephews, who were very special in his life.

Arrangements are being taken care of by The Neptune Society, and there will be a private Burial at Sea. His kind and gentle spirit will live on in all who knew him, and his physical presence will be missed deeply. A quote from “Oz”, “I never met anyone I didn’t like, or anyone who didn’t like me!”

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