William J. Smith Jr.

William J. Smith Jr, “Bill” longtime resident of Stoneham, passed away on October 8, at the age of 96 with his loving family by his side.

Born August 19, 1930, he was the son of William J and Margaret Smith. Bill shared nearly 68 years of marriage to his loving and devoted wife, Elizabeth, “Betty”. He was a Loving father to Nancy Conti and husband Paul, Jeanne O’Keefe and husband Bob, Susan Rumson and husband John, and Bill Smith and wife Tina. Cherished grandfather to Paul and Krysta Conti, Colleen O’Keefe, Kerin Rumson and Kathleen Rijo, Melody and Owen Smith. He was predeceased by sister Mary Mahoney. He is remembered by Brother-in-law Paul Carr and wife Jean, Sister-in-law Mary Bleiler and the Late John Carr and wife Joan as well as many nieces and nephews.

Bill was a devoted parishioner of St. Patrick’s church and graduated in 1948 from St Patrick’s High School. He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired after 40 years working at New England Tel and Tel, later known as Verizon. Bill was a quiet and unassuming man most happy spending time with his family and close friends

A Funeral Mass Celebrating Bill’s Eternal Life will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 10am in Saint Patrick Church, Stoneham. Please meet directly at church. Interment Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Retired Sisters of Providence, 1 Providence Place, St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana 47876.

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