OBITUARY
Debra A Smith
6/13/1953 – 3/30/2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Debra Ann
Smith of Wantagh, NY, at the age of 72. Debra was born on June 13, 1953 to her
parents Edward and Gina Frolich, in the Bronx, NY. She graduated from Manhattan
College with a master’s degree in Reading Specialization and worked as a reading
teacher in the Deer Park Public School System until her retirement. She loved sports,
especially the Yankees, children and gardening and will be remembered for her
perseverance, sense of humor and her kindness towards others.
Debra is survived by her son, Matthew (Callie), her brother Edward Frolich
(Marilyn); sisters Linda LaSusa and Jeanne Reeve (Thomas), her adoring nephews,
Karl, Danny, Christopher (Heather), William (Deana) and her adoring nieces, Kimberly
(Jeff), Jennifer O’Loughlin, Danielle (Leon) and Jennifer (Michael).
A celebration of life will be held at St. Frances de Chantal, in Wantagh, on
Thursday, April 9 th at 10 AM. Debra will be waked at Wantagh Abbey in Wantagh on
Wednesday, April 8th, from 4-8 PM.
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MEMORIAL VISITATION AT FUNERAL HOME
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Wantagh Abbey Funeral Home
3374 Park Ave
Wantagh, New York 11793
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MEMORIAL FUNERAL MASS
10:00 am
Thursday, April 9, 2026
St. Frances de Chantal
1309 Wantagh Avenue
Wantagh, New York 11793
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