Middle Grove - Rosemary Bruchac Smith passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at the Wesley Health Care Center with her family at her side. She was 83. Born on August 9, 1927 in East Norwalk, CT she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Hrdlicka) Bruchac Sr. She grew up in Greenfield Center where she lived and resided the remainder of her life. She attended and graduated from Saratoga Springs High School. Throughout her life, Rosemary thought of others, before she thought of herself. From her family to her friends, she prided herself in lending a hand, in her gentle, unassuming and unimposing wayalways there, always with food, always with love. The most important life priority for Rosemary was the love of her family. It was quite simple for her family was the root of her existence, the reason for her being, the purpose of her life and the joy and pride that filled her heart. Rosemary worked at the Railroad Place Price Chopper for over 25 years and still has many dear friends from her years there. She was a member of the Sokol Lodge #265 for 65 years, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas in Corinth (then Saratoga Springs Court McLaughlin #422) for over 50 years and additionally, a member of the Greenfield Womens Auxiliary of Greenfield Fire House #1. Rosemary played a noteworthy role at St. Josephs Church for many years. As a parishioner from childhood to a founding member of the Ladies Guild, Rosemary dedicated so much of her time and energy to supporting the parishioners, events, fundraisers and truly living her strong Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, James A. Smith Jr., her two children and their families; Kathy (Smith) and Terry Ryfa and their daughter, Carlee and Jim and Paula Smith and their daughter, Amelia. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her sister and brothers; Margaret, Joseph, Albert and Milton Bruchac. Relatives and friends may call from 5-7pm on Monday, November 22, 2010 and from 9-10am on Tuesday November 23, 2010 at St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church, 3159 Rt. 9N, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Funeral services will follow at 10am on Tuesday at the church. Burial will follow immediately at St. Peters Cemetery, West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Memorials in Rosemarys honor may be made to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas or the Knights of Columbus Saratoga Council #246, 50 Pine Road at Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. To Rosemary, my wife, our mother, our grandmother, our friendwe thank you for always being there for us with love and open arms. You led your life as a true example of goodness, generosity and love and will continue to provide us with a guiding path to follow until we meet you again.