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FRANK SMITH Obituary


FRANK BERNARD SMITH (Age 81)  
On Sunday, October 16, 2016, of Washington, DC. Frank was predeceased by his sister, Peggy Anne Rollins and brother, Edward J. Smith. Friends may call at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 12th and Monroe Streets, NE, Washington, DC, on Saturday, October 22, beginning at 9 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Archbishop Carroll High School, 4300 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 20, 2016.

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Jerry Kaigler

June 22, 2021

Rest Easy Coach. Frank Smith was a great man. He was very dedicated, polite and kind to everyone.

Jerry Kaigler

June 18, 2021

Hi Ms. Melissa Brindle,
My name is Jerry Kaigler and Frank was one of my first coaches ,while playing football at Archbishop Carroll. He was a great coach and a very good man. He is deeply missed by many. Here is a photo of him.

Margaret Brendle

October 25, 2016

I want to say thank you to everyone that was apart of my Uncle Franks life. God bless each and everyone of you. ..Please feel free to share your memories with his family .. [email protected].. My mother Peggy Anne was his only sister. She had 5 children cared for many others.. My only sister died at 23.. I have 3 brothers Dennis.. Mark...Calvin .. I live in Jacksonville Florida so does my younger brother Dennis. Mark lives in California Apple Valley..Calvin lives in Waycross Ga .. Uncle Edward spent a lot of time with us .. I only exchanged Christmas Cards with my Uncle Frank.. Im hoping to learn so much more about my Uncle Frank .. Feel free to email me with any stories you can share with me maybe if anyone has any pictures that you could send .. I never met my Uncle Frank .. I'm so happy to know he was surrounded by a wonderful loving group of friends .. Anything you feel free to share without risking deep secrets or national security.. Margaret Brendle
I just want to know my Uncle Frank he wasn't much of a writer ..

George Smith

October 23, 2016

Rest in peace Frank! Our loss is Heaven's gain. You always had a good story for us either at Carroll or someone's house in Brooklyn.

Billy Polomskey

October 23, 2016

Frank you were a great friend. Always brought happiness to those around you and we will miss you.

Damon Francella

October 23, 2016

Rest Easy Frank...

Joe Demma

October 22, 2016

Will sure miss you Frank. Love all the good times we shared and all those jokes you were so good at to make people laugh. May god be with you. Your friend Joe Demma

John Mullican

October 21, 2016

I fondly remember our days working together as young men at WSSC. My deepest sympathy to Frank's family, and friends.

Andrea Ross

October 21, 2016

Frank made me always laugh. When we were in the old building and he was checking the filing, he was always telling jokes. The Gabfests will never be the same.

Michael Green

October 21, 2016

Coach Smith,
My father and I will always fondly think of you in relation to Turkey Thicket, Brookland, and Carroll football. We are grateful to have known you, and may you rest in peace.

Mike Green, Jr.

October 21, 2016

Rest in Peace, Frank. Turkey Thicket and Brookland will never be the same !

Margaret (9042392220) Rollins (Brendle)

October 20, 2016

Only a heartbeat away always Uncle Frank ...

Phil Smith

October 20, 2016

Rest In Peace Frank we had a lot of good times over the years. Deedee

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