Obituary of Erick Smith
Erick David Smith
"E"
Age 23. Suddenly, November 21, 2014 at his home in Richmond, VA.
Born on August 28, 1991 in Joliet, and a lifelong Channahon area resident before moving to Richmond, VA one and one half year ago.
Left behind to cherish his loving memory are his grieving parents, David and Susan (nee Tucci) Smith and his two sisters, Kyla and Kara Smith, all of Channahon; his best friend and "brother", Joseph Smith of Channahon; his uncles, Kenneth (Angie) Tucci of Jacksonville, FL and Michael (Leah) Tucci of South Elgin, IL; his cousins, Alixandria Tucci, and Michael, Matthew and Carmen Tucci; great aunts and uncles; second cousins; and his faithful feline companion, Lily, who all will be left to cherish his memory.
Preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Gloria (nee Venske) Tucci, Donald R. Smith, Sr., and Dorothy (nee Block) Smith.
Erick was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, and where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. A graduate of Minooka Community High School, Class of 2009, where he excelled academically and in football and baseball. Employed by Capital One in Richmond, VA as a computer engineer.
Erick loved all of his family very much. He was a wonderful son and brother. He cared deeply, loved much, and laughed a lot! He touched so many people's lives from Minooka High School to the University of Illinois, to Capital One. Erick had many friends and cared deeply about everyone he knew. He was kind, compassionate and loving. He lit up a room with his contagious smile, loved to joke around, and especially loved to come home to "torment" his sisters. His sisters rarely left his side when he was home. He adored his cat, Lily, and took many selfies of the two of them.
We cannot express in words how Erick was such a loving, wonderful, caring and funny son! He will be extremely missed. He was an all around great guy.
Funeral services for Erick David Smith will be Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For additional information, call (815) 741-5500.
