Scott A. Smith

February 9, 1947 -February 3, 2026

Scott A. Smith, 78, of Venice FL passed away quite unexpectedly on February 3, 2026. He was born February 9, 1947 in Jamestown NY, the son of the late Louis W. and Sabra M. Smith. He grew up in Lakewood, NY, and was a graduate of Allegheny College and the Catholic University Columbus School of Law.

Upon graduation from Law School, he served as a Law Clerk for the Mass. Superior Court, and then a Clerkship to the Justices of the Mass. Supreme Judicial Court. Following the Clerkships, he taught at BU Law School, and then served as a Massachusetts Asst. Attorney General. In 1989, with his colleague Christopher Duggan, he founded the law firm Smith and Duggan in downtown Boston.

Scott loved to be outdoors. He was an avid Red Sox (and Cleveland Guardians) fan, and cheered them on from the same seats in Fenway Park for 40 years. His mountain climbing escapades included Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania,adjust m Mount Rainier and Mt. St Helens in Washington state, and all 48 of Hampshire’s 4000 footers in winter.

He learned to row once he retired to Florida in 2008. He worked with disabled rowers helping, them to enjoy the sport . He was passionate about biking, both in Florida and with his bicycling club in Massachusetts. For 20 years, he did the annual 150 mile MS fundraising ride from Boston to Provincetown. He was a Big Brother for 18 years in Venice, and spent many days working for Habitat for Humanity.

One of his greatest joys was the annual “Losers” trip to Lake Tahoe, spent with his best friends Alvin Bugbee, Jake Lesswing, Bob Post and others from college and fraternity days.

Scott was a loving, generous and compassionate soul. He was a man of great faith. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Scott is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Jane Moreau, of Venice FL and his sister Sabra (Sally) (J. Enrique) Nazar of Endwell NY. His brother Charlie predeceased him.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 13 at 11 AM at Lake View Cemetery in Jamestown NY. A reception will follow.