William (Bill) M. Smith Jr., of Hub Cap Heaven in Middleburgh, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Albany Medical Center after a long battle with COPD.

Bill was born in Yonkers, NY on February 12, 1947, at St. John's Riverside Hospital, to William M. and Lynne (Polowitz) Smith.  He graduated from Saunders Trades & Technical High School on June 28, 1966.  He created Bill's Auto & Commercial Towing, Inc. in 1968 in Yonkers and operated there until 1987 when he moved his family and business to Middleburgh for a better and safer way of life.  Bill's Auto Hub Cap Heaven soon became an icon of Middleburgh and served many customers for over 37 years.  Prior to creating his own business, Bill was a mechanic at a Sinclair Gas Station in Yonkers where he met his wife of over 50 years, Catherine (Vogler) Smith, aka Kitty.

Bill is survived by his wife Kitty; his son: William "Bill" M. Smith III (C.J.), and the pride and joy of his life, his two grandsons: William "Billy" M. Smith, IV and Nicholas Smith.  He is also survived by his brother-in-law: Michael Abruzese; nephews: Michael and Eric Abruzese and niece: Kimberly Magnon. Bill was predeceased by his parents and his sister: Barbara Abruzese.

All are invited to a visitation with Bill's family from 6:00 – 8:00PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Coltrain Funeral Home, LLC, 134 River Street, Middleburgh, NY.  A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Coltrain Funeral Home, LLC, with inurnment following in the Middleburgh Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Bill's honor may be sent to the Middleburgh Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 778, Middleburgh, NY 12122

Middleburgh Volunteer Fire Dept.
PO Box 778, Middleburgh NY 12122