Name: Calling hours for Charles McCahan Smyrk Jr.
Start: 2015-11-21T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-11-21T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory

Charles McCahan Smyrk Jr. of King of Prussia Charles “Pete” McCahan Smyrk, Jr., of King of Prussia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was 88. Born on June 18, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Charles McCahan Smyrk, Sr. and Alice (Clow) Smyrk. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Delores (Mazzatenta) Smyrk. He is also survived by four children: Susan P. (John) Hulsizer, Charles McCahan (Karen) Smyrk, III, Mary S. (Marsh) Pennington and Anne V. (David) Hodgens, III. Pete and Dee enjoyed the company of their eleven grandchildren: Shannon, Deana, Amber, Kirstin, Tawnya, Melissa, Tricia, Julie, Kelly, Kim and Charlie; and eleven great-grandchildren. Pete became active in his community shortly after he and Dee moved to King of Prussia in the 1950’s. He served a number of years on the Upper Merion Sewer Authority. He was also involved in the Boy Scouts for many years. His contributions included adult leadership in King of Prussia Troop 481 and adult leadership training. He was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. From the time of his graduation from Johns Hopkins University, Pete was employed by Dupont De Nemours & Company in the Philadelphia area, including five years in Brazil, until his retirement. For more than twenty-five years following his retirement, he served as a volunteer with the Lafayette Ambulance Squad, including paramedic and treasurer. Pete had a love for animal conservation. He and Dee spent many years at their summer home on Lake Florence in Hawley, PA and vacationing in Chincoteaque, Virginia. A veteran of World War II, Pete served his country in the Army Air Force. The family will receive relatives and friends at The Bacchi Funeral Home and Crematory, Ltd., 805 DeKalb St. (Rt. 202), Bridgeport, PA on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 9 to 11:00 am, followed by his Prayer Service at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Pete’s memory to the Lafayette Ambulance Squad, 180 N. Henderson Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406; the Boy Scouts of America, Cradle of Liberty Council, 1485 Valley Forge Rd., Wayne, PA 19087; or the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th Street N.W., P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180. Condolences at www.bacchifh.com

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Published by The Times Herald from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2015.

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Cindy (Levey) Wojton

November 10, 2023

Pete´s family...a life is still vibrant and alive in the memories of those left behind. I think of Pete and Lafayette often as they are forever attached for me. Pete lives on in more then a few memories of that I am sure. I just wanted to say he is missed still by me and I can´t remember him without smiling. I hope that his family is well and that he is above watching down enjoying you growth. Cindy

SHARON STEINHOFER

November 22, 2015

Sorry to hear of MR.SMYRK passing.
Just saw him and his wife... as they offered condolences to me and Dad on my Mom's passing in Jan.
PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY THAT YOU WILL FEEL GOD'S SUPPORT.

Peggy Davis

November 20, 2015

Pete,definitely one of a kind - the very best kind. He valued people. He was interested in your opinions even when they differed from his. He was strong and gentle. He gave his all, and helped you give your all. He is missed, but always remembered.

Elena

November 19, 2015

Pete:
We had a great crew on Thursday nights at Lafayette. (Pete's girls) You were a true inspiration to all.

Gil Cohen

November 18, 2015

Pete:
I will never forget you. I remember our first meeting in geology class with Mr. Kuhlman at Montgomery County Community College in 1986 and on the geology field trip soon after.
Pete, a very smart individual. You did such a good job as member and former chief of operations with Lafayette Ambulance and Rescue Squad in Upper Merion township. I still have the article that I wrote on you from September 1995. You will be missed.

Cindy Wojton

November 18, 2015

Oh Pete
I am so sorry to hear you have left us. I remember so many times hearing Smyrk and Levey to the building. You and I where on that ambulance together so much. I'm not sure you knew how much you ment to me and I'm sorry I never said it. You where a very special man and guided a young girl to a better life. I sit here crying for your loss....but I do it on duty at my full time EMS job.

To Petes family. You have all lost a wonderful man and I am so sorry to hear it. May your lives lighten to know how many he helped live while on the ambulance and may your hearts know that he was a best friend a mentor and a seragate father to myself. I will miss him deeply. Cindy Wojton

John DeNoma

November 17, 2015

Pete,
A friend whom was a truly good man with a huge heart. He found the best in everyone and mentored many into becoming more than they ever hoped to be.

Hulsizer Sue

November 17, 2015

Dad,
We love you and will miss you. You will always be in our hearts. We have many fond memories and many fun memories of our life with you. We think of them now and they are good. Be happy and peaceful. You can be a pumpkin and take your naps whenever!
Always our love,
Sue, John, Shannon, and Deana

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