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William A. Smith

1939 - 2018

William A. Smith obituary, 1939-2018, 79, Lanoka Harbor

BORN

1939

DIED

2018

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Layton's Home For Funerals

250 West Lacey Road

Forked River, New Jersey

William Smith Obituary

William A. Smith

Lanoka Harbor - Our beloved husband and father William A Smith passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 3, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Born on January 25, 1939 in Newark, NJ, he resided most of his life in Lacey Township. He was also a graduate of Ocean County College.

He was a proud and decorated member of the United States Air Force where he worked in military intelligence. He served with honor and was awarded the Good Conduct medal. After leaving the military he was a police officer for the city of East Orange, before relocating to Ocean County where he served for many years as an investigator with the NJ State Public Defender's Office. Upon retirement he was a Realtor.

Known as Bill to his family and friends, he will be remembered for his sense of humor and easy going personality. He was loved by all who knew him and he treasured his family, friends and colleagues.

He is predeceased by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Frederick and Louise Longinetti, who he loved and were like parents to him.

William is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Lou; his children Laura and her husband Anthony and his grandchildren Shawn and Michael of Forked River; and William and his wife Jennifer of Pine Beach, whom he dearly loved.

Friends may call from 9:30 - 11:30 am Monday at Layton's Home For Funerals, (609) 971-6800, 250 W. Lacey Road, Forked River, Lacey. A funeral service will be offered at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, North Hanover Township.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to one of the following agencies:

Lacey Township First Aid, 98 Oak St, Forked River, NJ 08731

Lanoka Harbor First Aid, 305 Manchester Blvd, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734

Lacey Township PBA, 808 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731

The Friends of Ocean County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1162, Manahawkin, NJ, 08050

For more information, please visit laytons.net

Published by Asbury Park Press on Aug. 10, 2018.
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August 12, 2018

Dear Mary Lou,
Mercy and I we're saddened by the news of Bill's passing. We have such fond memories of our time working with Bill at the PD office. I remember, my dad telling me stories when he worked with Bill. Then, as luck would have it, we had the good fortune of also getting to work with Bill. He was a great coworker; but an even better friend. We will never forget his big smile; his witty reamarks always followed by a big laugh. We know how hard this time must be for you Laura, young Bill and the family. We hope and pray you will find some comfort in the knowledge that you have friends here, who love you and offer their strength and support. May eternal rest, peace and light be his just reward.

Claude & Mercy DeRogatis

August 11, 2018

Dear Mary Lou,
Mercy and I we're saddened by the news of Bill's passing. We have such fond memories of our time working with Bill at the PD office. I remember, my dad telling me stories about his time working with Bill. Then as luck would have it, we had the good fortune of also getting to work with Bill. He was a great coworker; but an even better friend. We will never forget his big smile, his witty reamarks always followed by a big laugh. We know how hard this time must be for you, Laura, young Bill and the families. We hope and pray you will find some comfort in the knowledge, you have friends here who love you and offer their strength and support. May eternal rest, peace and light be his just reward.

Claude & Mercy DeRogatis

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