Obituary of James Smith

James Smith, age 55, of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, entered into eternal life on August 17, 2017. Jim was born in Chateauroux, France and had worked as a carpenter. He took great pleasure in fishing and was an avid New York Giants fan. Jim's memory will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Mildred Tabak Smith; a brother, John A. Smith, of Bridgeport; two sisters, Pamela LaFleur, and her husband, James, of Bridgeport, and Judy Smith, of Bridgeport; two aunts, Betty Smith and Beverly Tabak; a uncle, Jack Sullivan; two nephews, Andrew and Alexander LaFleur; and several cousins. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. A prayer service will take place at 7:30 p.m. All other services will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be directed to Jim's family through the funeral home. To order flowers online, for travel directions, or to sign his guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com