Oswald DaCosta Smith, 80, of Riverview Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 28 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Oswald was born on
October 18, 1942 to Randall and Iphancena Smith in the Russells District of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica West Indies. He was born the eldest of three
children: Glenford and Janet. There was a strong bond of love and respect for each other in this close-knit family. From an early age Oswald demonstrated a propensity for academics. As a youth, he attended Russells Primary School then went on to the renowned Xavier High School in Kingston, Jamaica. While attaining his education in Kingston he met the love of his life, Hope Lewis in 1966. They ultimately married in March 1968. His family was blessed with two daughters, Nicole and Camille. He migrated to the United States where he started a career in Accounting
at Logan Memorial Hospital in Harlem then concluded his 40 + year career at Mount Siani Hospital in Manhattan. The constant seeker of knowledge,
Oswald earned his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Tampa College. We fondly remember, Oswald as the loving Husband, Father, Brother,
Counselor and Friend. He was faithful and untiring in his dedication to his family and friends....always there for those who have called upon him.
Oswald was a true patriarch who leaves behind a legacy of love and commitment that will be cherished forever. He leaves to mourn his wife of
55 years, Hope, children Nicole and Camille, Grandson Morgan, brother Glenford (Gladys) Smith, sisters Janet Duffus and Cislyn (George) Forest
along with countless cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Randall and Iphancena and daughter
Donna Green.