Brian A. Smith, 38, of Kennett Square, died Sunday June 14. Born in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of Ralph and Grace (Pappalardo) Smith.
Brian was a 1995 graduate of Unionville High School where he excelled in both hockey and lacrosse while participating in academically talented classes. In both sports, he earned several awards and excelled in AAA travel hockey, Team Philadelphia, and the Chicago Showcase a year earlier than most.
Brian was severely injured in a car accident during his senior year of high school and left paralyzed. In spite of his condition, he remained charismatic and outgoing. Through his ups and downs, he handled himself with grace and determination.
For five years, Brian enjoyed participating in the Bayada Regatta races in Philadelphia.
Brian will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. His impact on others will be known for years to come.
Survivors include in addition to his parents, the love of his life, Wendy Wick and her kids Skylar and Josh; one sister, Kathleen Kolanko and her husband Frank and their children Mary Paige, Erin, Frankie, Nolan, Jamie and Crosby of Morrisville, PA, as well as Aunts, Uncles and cousins.
You are invited to visit with Brian’s family and friends Thursday, June 18, from 6-9 p.m. and Friday, June 19, from 10-11 a.m. followed by a service in celebration of his life at 11 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. Interment will be held privately. Contributions in his memory are encouraged to Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, 1095 NW 14th Terrace R-48 Miami, FL 33136 or www.themiamiproject.org. To view Brian’s online tribute, and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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