Irvin Smith

SMITH, IRVIN (TOM) 61 - of Egg Harbor City, passed away on November 13, 2008. Born on September 9, 1947 in Somers Point, Tom was a 1965 graduate of Oakcrest High School and a graduate of Atlantic Community College. He retired from the Egg Harbor City Police Department as a Sergeant, where he also served as a DARE officer. Tom served in the U.S. Navy and was a Master Sergeant in the 177th NJ Air National Guard Security Police. He coached Crusaders football and baseball for several years and served on the Egg Harbor City Board of Education. Tom enjoyed fishing and traveling, but most of all he loved spending time with his wife and family. He is predeceased by his parents, Irvin and Daisy Smith and by his sister Bonnie Grunow. Tom is survived by Libby, his wife of 25 years, his three sons Tommy, Matthew, and Christopher all of Egg Harbor City, and his daughter Tammy Sleipnes of Lakewood, WA. He is also survived by his brother Fred Yost and his wife Joann of South Egg Harbor, his sister Susan Venanzi of Blackwood, and his brother-in-law Rich Grunow of Mays Landing. In addition, he is survived by his in-laws, Danny and Iris Rodriguez, Joe and Sheryl Pavesi, Donn and Tina Martin, Rick and Gail Kramer, David and Trish Martin and Paula Martin, as well as 21 nieces and nephews, 21 great nieces and nephews and his dog Wrinkles. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Tuesday, November 18, 2008 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. -10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 236 London Avenue, Egg Harbor City, where funeral services will be held Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery, Estell Manor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kessler Foundation, P.O. Box 437 Hammonton, NJ 08037 or to First Baptist Church, 236 London Ave., Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215. Arrangements are by the Carnesale Funeral Home, Hammonton, NJ.