It is with profound sadness that COBA shares the heartbreaking news of the passing of Debra A. Smith mother of Correction Officer Matthew Smith. In this time of sorrow, we ask everyone to come together in support of the Smith family and friends, by keeping them in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this loss.

Visitation for Debra A. Smith will be on Wednesday April 8, 2026, at Wantagh Abbey Funeral Home Inc. located at

3374 Park Ave Wantagh, NY 11793 from 4pm-8pm.

A memorial funeral mass will be held in her honor at

Saint Frances de Chantal

located at 1309 Wantagh Avenue Wantagh, NY 11793 on

Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 10 AM.