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Robert G. Smith Funeral Director (Semi-retired)
Bob is a lifelong
Islip resident and
has been with
the funeral home
since 1970. He
graduated from Islip
High School, attended Dowling College and received his degree in mortuary science from SUNY Farmingdale. Upon his retirement in the summer of 2016, he still works on a part-time basis and is responsible for the firm’s embalming and preparation work. Bob serves the community as an active member of the Islip Fire Department. He lives in Islip with his family and is an avid fisherman and boater who enjoys traveling.
Lois M. Overton Funeral Director (Retired)
Lois is the wife of
Wayne and was a
licensed funeral
director from 1986 -
2008. She is a former
nurse and physical education teacher. Lois has an AAS in recreation from Suffolk Community College, a BS in physical education from Hofstra University, an MS in special education from CW Post College and an AAS in mortuary science from SUNY Farmingdale. Lois is a trustee of the Islip Public Library and is a member of the Bay Shore Lions Club.
A. Wayne Overton President (Retired)
Wayne is the
son of the
founder, Arthur
W. Overton, and
joined the firm in
1983. Wayne holds
a BA in Psychology,
as well as an MS and EdD in Education. He is also a graduate of the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service. Wayne is an ex-chief of the Islip Fire Department, a volunteer at the Fire Island Lighthouse, past commander of the Great South Bay Power Squadron, and is an active member of the United Methodist Church of Islip. He is also a past president of the Islip Chamber of Commerce, first chairman of the Hospice of the South Shore, as well as a founding member of the Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association. Wayne retired at the end of 2003.
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