Services Announced For Middletown Police Officer Who Recently Passed After Cancer Battle

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Calling hours have been announced for a respected Middletown police officer who died on Jan. 7 after a battle with cancer.

Detective Sergeant Daniel Smith, known in local circles as "Smitty," was 42.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 16, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. A brief prayer service will follow.

In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up for the family's future. Contributions may be made to “Daniel Edward Smith 2025 Trust” c/o UniBank for Savings, 49 Church St, Whitinsville MA 01588. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

See the full obituary here.

Smith served the city of Middletown for 19 years and was respected for his humble demeanor, kind disposition, and "unwavering dedication to service," police said.

He was a member of the department's Special Investigations Unit and, police said, "worked tirelessly to protect victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault."

He also served as a patrol supervisor and fire investigator as part of the arson unit.

An honors procession brought Smith from Yale New Haven Hospital to the funeral home.