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Dorian Smith Obituary
SMITH, DORIAN A., 42 - of Brigantine, passed away peacefully and went home to the Lord on September, 11, 2008. He was born in Ferndale, MI January 29, 1966, to Arestes Evelyn Smith and James Gray. Dorian attended various schools in the Detroit Metro area. He graduated from Redford High School, where he was a member of the football team. After completing high school, he relocated to Egg Harbor City and worked at various jobs. At age 19 he secured a position at Trump Marina as a Banquet Server. For the next 23 years he was a part of the Trump family of employees. He was loved and respected by his co-workers dearly. Dorian was a faithful member of Brigantine Fitness Center. He loved Sponge Bob, Adidas, old school rap, telling stories to entertain, and the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by: parents, Arestes Evelyn Smith and James Gray; the mother of his children, Cynthia I. Harrell; children, Jesse Reddick, Talisa Thomas, Clifton Harrell, De Nae Smith, De Audra Smith; brother, Delwyn Smith; sister, Angela Smith; sister-in-law, Vivian Smith; nephew, Dorian A. C. Smith; niece, Aurea Smith; aunts & uncles, Eunice Bovier, Allie Sherrod, Alida Ngare, Audrey Smith, Aida Smith, Inetha Smith, Timothy Ngare, Andrew Smith & Albert Smith. Dorian, known as "Pop-Pop" to granddaughters, Jade Thomas, Nevaeh DeSilva, Cassandra Luke, Alani Boykin, will be missed. He is also survived by his neighbors and a host of other family and friends. A viewing will be held 10a.m.- 5p.m.,Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at the Church of the Living God, 1510 West Shaffer Avenue, Egg Harbor City. Friends may contact the family at doriansmith.com Arrangements entrusted to Greenidge Funeral Homes, Inc., Atlantic City.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorian Smith
Bridget Brown
December 1, 2008
Dorian,
My Redford Husky friend, I couldn't belive it when I recieved the sad news from Ronald. So sorry I didn't get a chance to speak to you when we got older, but the memories you gave me will last a lifetime. I remember in High School anytime you told a joke and no one would laugh; you would tell them "Bridget told me that joke" I would spend all day trying to convience them that I didn't. Everytime I think of that I laugh. Dorian as I read the memories that your family and friends has shared; you must have been an angel that the Lord allowed us to be in the company of. You could put a smile on anyone face, so I thank you for every memory that you have given me. Friends like Ronald, Danny, and yourself are priceless. See Dorian this isn't the end it's just the beginning; hold down Paradise and don't tell the Angels any corney jokes!
Love ya,
Bridget Brown (Gainesville, FL)
Ronald Haygood
November 30, 2008
To my brother Dorian A.K.A. "Dorro" It has taken me some time to come to grips with the lost of my good friend. To all the times we shared in Highschool, Football, working at the Ice cream shop. Dorian I know you reading this as I write. You remember the times staying up late at my house when we were young watching " Martial Arts Theater" and when we put together our Break Dance Group with Big Dan called The Siberian Breakers. Ya man we had good times. I remember how hard you laughed when I got my first car and it was a stick and I got stuck on at the traffic light. Dorro remember we use to fake like we were preps went to the Prep party just for the women. Our we use to stay up late just talkin and kicking it tell the early morning. I love you man and i'm sorry I never made it out to New Jersey. From your Brother from another mother. Ronald Haygood. P.S. remember when we use to go over Bridget's house and one time we went by there extra when her parents were sleep night her Brother "Brono came out with a gun! We laughed all night. My bro Dorro the Defender.
Dorian Smith
October 19, 2008
Uncle Dorian,
Thank you for treating me like a son. I always had fun when you took me to the arcade and to Philly to visit. I know you missed me, and I missed you too. You and me going out having fun, I will miss. I know that you are in heaven now. I love you and you will stay in my heart forever.
Love,
Dorian (Lil D)
Danyell Smith
October 10, 2008
Dorian,
It has been a month since we have all had to say goodbye to you, and it is still hard for me to believe that you are no longer with us. I wish that we could have seen you before your passing but who could have guessed. I hope that this has taught us all to not take life or our loved ones for granted. I will miss you and the hilarious stories you would tell about how you use to torture Lasha and Angela (rockum-sockum robots). That is why older siblings are born, to torture the younger ones.
After reading all of the condolences from your friends and other family members I hope that you knew that you were truly loved and will be dearly missed by many.
Your cousin,
Dannie
Beverly Pavloff
September 30, 2008
I find myself looking up at your balcony everyday, hoping this all is just a dream, wishing I would see you up there like I would every day before...then my heart sinks. You were a great friend and man.You were always there no matter what the situation was. You had a heart of gold!! I miss your smile, I miss your laugh, I miss your crazy stories, I even miss our arguements(lol). I consider myself lucky to have known you and had you as a friend. I thank your mother for giving you life and your children for bringing me into your life. Go fly with the angels and have eternal peace They say memories are golden, Well maybe that is true. We never wanted memories We only wanted you. A million times we needed you A million times we cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place
No one could ever fill!!!!!!!!
I love and miss you Dorian,
Bev, Lorene, Jamiel, Terrence, Tahlea
Robert Mancuso
September 30, 2008
Dorian, As i read all the comments left for you i can't help but to be overwhelmed with tears. Because you truly touched the hearts and lives of everyone you met. We will miss you dearly! R.I.P my friend..
DEE BROWN
September 29, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tasha Williams
September 27, 2008
Dorian-
Thank you for being a blessing in my life, I'll always remember you calling me Delightful and telling me to keep smiling. Heaven has gained another Angel.
Thank you for being my FRIEND
John Cavalluzzi
September 27, 2008
Dorian,
I was so saddened to hear of your passing, I just heard yesterday. There are people in life that you meet that make a certain, unforgettable impressions and you were one of them. You will be missed at the Marina for sure. You brought a light to that place. Now you are with the Lord at the eternal banquet. Enjoy!!
Jennifer Williams
September 27, 2008
Dorian,
The man who smiled like an Angel and gave a stranger a red rose, because she thought he was so handsome. I was so excited, I grinned from ear to ear like Chester the cat and as I tried to walk away and look cute after saying Thank-you; I fell and scraped the fabric off of the knee of my pants. But, you just kept on smiling. I always laugh and wondered if you ever said to yourself “Man, I don’t know if I did the right thing giving that crazy girl a rose” because I tortured you with my Chester the Cat smile for 10 years. There’s just one thing I wish I did and it hurts me so much that it took all these years for me to say. “Dorian, you were an amazing man. You raised beautiful children, you worked hard, you took good care of yourself, and you loved your family and friends. Mom Arestes always picked with me, because I had such a crush on you. Though I never had the opportunity to hold you hostage in Vegas until you married me, I am still honored to have known you as my friend and my family. I miss you dearly; you will always be in my heart. Till then my friend.
Love, Jennifer and Munchie
Alnida (Aunt Nida) Smith-Ngare
September 25, 2008
From the moment your mother brought you home and put you in my arms; I felt you were mine. As you grew older, I could see that we still had a connection. When you told me I was too old at the age of 30 to have children; I knew you were learning the value of life. When you talked about how cheap I was to have wall paper book pages for wall paper; I knew you knew the worth of money. When you worked for me when you were in high school and were giving away my products, and I had to fire you; you learned responsibility.
I will miss the many conversations we had over the years and me taking the bus to your place to spend the weekend.
Dorian, I will miss you more than you will ever know. My heart goes out to the ones that you leave behind especially my sister (your mom).
Alasha Smith-Thomas
September 25, 2008
Wow, I still can't believe you are gone. You were my oldest cousin and I used to (still do) brag about how great of a man you were and how you always had something good to say and in your heart.
You took me and my 3 girls in with no questions, when we needed it. I am forever grateful for that. When we came back to visit you in '03, although I was on crutches I wanted to make sure we saw you, even if we had to go to your job.
Although you weren't my big brother, I always felt like you were and I wanted to show you how much you helped me, so you would be proud of my decisions. I'm still proud of you and you will be missed.
Love you Cuz!
Arestes Smith
September 25, 2008
Dorian, From the first moment I felt you move within my body I fell in Love with you, you was a pleasure to raise. I am your mother, you did not have my permission to leave me. I want you here with me. I hurt so bad at my loss, I am selfish, I was always proud of you, the man you grew up to be, I constantly told you so, how I loved you and how proud I was to be your mother. you have so many family, friends that will miss you, your smile, your laughter, your stories. I wish this was a dream and I would awaken by a phone call from you. Love you so much. Your proud mother
Ellis Spell
September 24, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karen Johnson Purcell
September 24, 2008
Your smiling face will be sadly missed around work. You were one of the old-timers here from the beginning.
Delwyn Smith
September 23, 2008
You were my little- big brother. It is due to you that I am where I am in life and have the new family I have. You have helped so many in life and will continue to help so many in death. Every time we talked on the phone, you told me you loved me, I never felt deserving of your love. I hope I can begin to pay you back by helping your daughter Denae find her way in life. You will always occupy a special place in my heart and in the heart of my daughter. I will tell her your story from the day that I met you to the day that you left me.
Love U (Dorian Allen Smith) Doro :)
Barbara Freeman
September 22, 2008
Family, friends and co-workers...
How fortunate we all are to have known Dorian....he will be missed,
but never forgotten.
Angela Smith
September 22, 2008
Dorian,
My Big brother, words can't express how I feel at this time. I cant believe that u have gone away from me. I will miss ur smile,laugh and ur hugs as well as ur shoulder to lean on when I needed u the most. I am thankful that God gave me the privilage of having u here to be my big brother. As well the blessing to tell u that I loved u and missed u. I love u so much and will miss u dearly! U will never be forgotten for when I look at my son I will see ur smile. For I named him after a great MAN. Love ur sis..Angela
Laurel Haeser
September 20, 2008
Arestes and family, I was saddened to read of Dorian's death. My prayers go with you in this sad time with the hope that wonderful memories will help to dull the pain of Dorian's loss.
Kate Dziegrenuk
September 18, 2008
Dorian, you were the greatest man in my life! I will always have- us hanging out, watching movies, drinks at St. George's, pizza deliveries- not frozen! LOL, endless conversations, and Love. I also have your letters and cards but most of all you opened up to me and gave yourself completely- heart and soul. I am so lucky. Time will diminish some of the pain but I carry your heart with me always. Friends Forever
Your Kate
Robert L. Smith,II
September 18, 2008
Dorian I cherish our friendship the last fiftenn years. For the past four days, since I read your passing in Monday's Press you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I was waiting to see you pass and take your Masonic degrees. Every time I work a banquet at the Marina I'll think of our greetings to each other "Hello Mr. Smith how are you, I'm fine Mr. Smith how are you doing?" Well some day we will meet again my friend.until then you will not be forgotten. May the good Lord bless you.
Carol Kissinger
September 18, 2008
Dorian-
Your smile and the light in your eyes brightened my day every time I saw you! You are truly one of the kindest and gentlest people I have ever met and I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to tell you that more often. You are loved by many and will be dearly missed!
Jackie Powell- Dennis
September 18, 2008
Dearest Dorian, I am at a loss for words,your smile ,birthday calls will never be forgotten, What a friend you are and always there to make us laugh when one of the family was down. Take all this with you It being from my heart and Soul I see you in the stars that shine and I know some how you will be watching over your dearest friend Sharpole Your comrade
Denise Reilly-Chelekis
September 17, 2008
I have not seen you in years, yet when I recieved the news, a smile came to my face remembering all our fun times. I will miss you my friend.My sincerest condolences to your family. Love You,Denise
Mike Sampson
September 17, 2008
I met Dorian in High School, great athlete, better person. Was lucky enough to be reunited and get caught up when I took a position at Trump Marina. He never changed, a strong person with a positive outlook. I will miss him.
Stadi Reaves
September 17, 2008
I pray that the family would look to Christ the God of all comfort during their time of bereavment.
God bles
Rev. Stadi Reaves
Deborah Kauffman
September 16, 2008
To see Dorian, I would always be greeted by a nice smile, a hello and how are you today? Always busy with work at the Marina,
he was fixture in Banquets. A very sweet and kind individual. You will be saddly missed. Go with God, he must need you now.Until I see your smiling face again...Peace be with you.
Deborah Kauffman
Laurie McHugh
September 16, 2008
Dear Dorian
Those that touch our lives stay in our hearts forever you are loved and will be missed my prayers are with all those that lost this great man may you all find peace and comfort
dianne francesco
September 16, 2008
My dearest Dorian...how will I face the days ahead without you? I will forever have you in my heart and my soul....this is a loss i will never get over, i know that is totally selfish but it was not for you to have left us all alone, your were the core of our chain and every day will be sad for all of us....it is true to say "its better to have loved and lost then to have not loved at all" I only wish you knew how very much you meant to all of us, and how our lives will never be the same...I hope you are resting in peace....Forever with love dianne
Nancy & Dennis McCabe
September 16, 2008
To Dorian's Family:
As you can tell by the entries here Dorian was well loved. Always a pleasure to work with, I especially loved the stories he would tell about his children. He was a good man, with a beautiful heart, and will be sorely missed.
Kathie Atzert
September 16, 2008
Dorian you will be greatly missed..your one the kindest and sweetest man I have ever known..I can still see your smile and we will meet again someday
John Naame
September 16, 2008
He always had a smile on his face and would put a smile on my face with his wonderful personality. I will miss seeing Dorian in the gym and and his great attitude and kindness. My best to all of his family.
Charlene Jerkins
September 16, 2008
Uncle Dorian I will always remember the times when you took time out and talked to me for at least 10 mins while I was at work. And all the good things you always had to say. You for sure will be missed and will always be in my heart with love.
Patty Burke
September 16, 2008
Dearest Dorian,
Knowing you and being able to call you friend is one of my life's blessings. I will miss you deeply. I have many stories and laughs to keep me company until one day, we meet again. I love you Dorian.
Patty
Cynthia Harrell
September 16, 2008
You always known the love in our hearts I will love you always I will miss you deeply you will never be forgotten my heart is your heart in the light will always be on
Roseann
September 15, 2008
Angela & family, I give you my deepest sympathy at this time. Growing up with Angela I knew Dorian well and ran into him quite often when working at Trump Marina and around Brigantine. He was an outstanding man, very well mannered and he will be missed..you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Trump Princess picture - look who has hair!
September 15, 2008
Heather Hernandez
September 15, 2008
Dorian,
You are a true inspiration to us all!...We have spent many hours, days, months and years together and were quite the "chain gang" family…You never judged any of us, never held a grudge (which had to be hard with all of us girls!!), always had an ear to lend for a problem and always there to help out. You will be missed! Even though I am no longer on the "chain", I will miss you terribly and will always hold a place in my heart for you…. You are the GREATEST! – a wonderful father, "chain gang" brother and friend! Love, Heather
Dee and Art Morgan
September 15, 2008
Oh Dorian, what will we all do? You are such a good man and a great Dad and a truly wonderful friend. We'll see your smile around every corner and hear your laughter in every hallway. You are the best and we will miss you so very much. Knowing you has been a blessing.
Sandy Freda
September 15, 2008
Knowing Dorian was an uplifting experience. My deepest sympathy to the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Sandy Freda
Sharon Burke
September 15, 2008
We send our deepest sympathy to the Harrell & Smith Family.
Love the Burke Family
Rose Costello
September 15, 2008
Dorian words cannot express the loss. You touched so many peoples' lives. I have had many friends but you were without a doubt the best. I will always remember the first day I met you and everyday I shared with you until your last. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Smith family as well as those who's lives were touched by you. We will all miss you very much.
Dorian always has a smile
Michael Conley
September 15, 2008
Dorian,
It seems like yesterday we were laughing over a story or talking about sports. I always felt comfortable sharing my feelings about my personal challenges, my opinions on any subject, my thoughts on any matter. You are one in a million my friend. The world suffered a loss with your passing. Heaven gained you but I lost a friend. I will always remember you as the kind, gentle and thoughtful person you are. So long my friend!
Mike
Donna Gerace
September 15, 2008
Joe and I would like to express our deepest sympathy. Your family are.in our daily prayers.
Cliff Adams
September 15, 2008
Oh Dude...Gonna miss that smilin face! No worry, we'll all be catching up soon...Love ya man!.....Cliff (smile)
Tara Ruiz
September 15, 2008
My heart and prayers go out to Dorian's family. He was a beautiful person and will be missed by all.
God Bless!
Cassie Somers
September 15, 2008
Our Lovely Dorian will be greatly missed. What an honor it was to be his friend. My thoughts and prayers go with his Family and the many friends at the Marina that were his Family also.
Talisa Thomas
September 15, 2008
Words are not sufficient enough to describe how deeply you will be missed. In so many ways it's because of you that life goes on.
I Love You Daddy.
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