Brian F. Smith, 21, of Rochester died February 27, 2002 after injuries sustained in an auto accident in Rochester.
He was the son of Robert C. and Barbara F. (Franconi) Smith of Rochester.
Brian was born in Providence, RI, and had lived in Middleboro and Rochester for most of his life.
He was a member of St. John Neumann Church.
Brian was a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School, class of 1998, and was a member of that school's Math Club and Sci-Fi Club. He was presently attending UMASS-Dartmouth, College of Engineering, Computer Information Science Division, and would have graduated from the school in May. He was employed part-time as a computer programmer.
He enjoyed skiing, swimming, movie making and dirtbiking.
Survivors include his parents; his aunt, Margaret Ochs of Milton; and 2 cousins, Jessica Ochs and Amanda Ochs, both of Milton.
He was the brother of the late Michael F. Smith.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals,50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett, Monday, March 4th at 7:45 AM.Funeral Mass at St. John Neumann Church, Freetown at 9 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM.
Interment Center Cemetery, Rochester.
Donations may by made in his memory to the Brian Franconi Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please make check payable to: UMD Foundation Inc. - Brian Smith and mail to: UMD Foundation Inc. for Brian Smith, UMass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747. For donations of securities or any other questions please call. Foundation Tel.# 508-999-8011 or CIS Dept. Tel.# 508-999-8760. Contact: Don Ramsbottom ([email protected]).