PATRICIA SMITH

SMITH Patricia M. Smith On April 17, 2018, in Bethesda, MD, beloved wife of the late Thomas Smith; mother of Linda Ritzenberg (Frank) of Reston, VA; Judy Sears (John) of Prescott, AZ; Greg Smith of Savannah, GA; Andy Alderdice (Kirk) of Silver Spring, MD; and Jenny Nealon (Gene) of Wimbledon, England. Her husband Thomas and sons, Brian Smith (Chris) and Peter Smith preceded her in death. She is survived by her five children, 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A fourth generation Washingtonian, Pat was class president at Central High School before leaving for the University of Alabama and the University of Maryland, where she graduated with a business degree. Her first job was with the Democratic National Committee, working on the convention that nominated Harry Truman for President in 1948. In 1949, Pat married Tom, beginning a happy, productive and loving marriage of 67 years. They started a family and a successful business, Security, Inc. An industry and community leader, Pat was the first woman named the "Man of the Year' by the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association. and was later elected as its president. She also held leadership roles with many associations and charities. After the sale of their business to Honeywell, she and Tom retired to Rehoboth Beach where she enjoyed entertaining, playing bridge, serving St Edmund's Church on several committees, and spending time with her many friends and ever-expanding family. In 2008, Pat and Tom moved back to Bethesda to the Maplewood Park Place retirement community, where she again enjoyed being part of its growth via numerous committees. Her friends and family will miss her dearly and are grateful for having been part of her life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in Pat's name to: Catholic Charities, Attn: Donor Services, 924 G St., NW, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: (202) 772-4300 https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/ A funeral Mass will be held at St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018 with a gathering at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.A funeral Mass will be held at St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018 with a gathering at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.