William “Billy” Sarto Smaldone

SUN CITY CENTER, FLORIDA — William “Billy” Sarto Smaldone, of Sun City Center, FL and formerly of Saratoga Springs, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.  Born in Saratoga Springs, he is a son of the late Sarto J. and Leona Smaldone and is survived by his brother, Ronald (Ron) Smaldone and family of Livonia, MI. Billy grew up residing in Malta, NY during the summers, where his parents owned and operated the Malta Drive-In Theater on South Broadway. During the winter season, the family resided in Saratoga Springs for many years. His father, the late Sarto Smaldone, was elected and successfully served as the Mayor for the City of Saratoga Springs for several terms. He graduated from St. Peter’s Academy with the class of 1973 and lettered in several varsity sports. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Bryant University in Rhode Island and retired from the Bank of America in 2007. Devoted to caring for his parents in their later years, he was long beloved and will be greatly remembered by his many lifelong friends.   Friends and relatives gathered to remember him prior to the funeral service on Thursday, May 26 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Burial will be held at 10:30 Friday morning, May 27 in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., also in Saratoga Springs. Memorials may be made in Billy’s name to his alma mater, St. Peter’s/Saratoga Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, 247 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.