Yardville, New Jersey
Apr 6, 1936 – Oct 9, 2015 (Age 79)
James R. Smith "Jim", age 79 of Bordentown, previously of Cream Ridge, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He was strong to the very end. Jim was predeceased by his parents Edward & Catherine, his brothers Edward & Thomas and his sisters Marie Larkin, Jane Domboski & Rita Esposito.
Born in Trenton, NJ, Jim graduated from Trenton Catholic Boys High School in 1954. He raised his family of four in Hamilton, NJ. He had been a proud member of the Hamilton Township Police Department and served as the Past President of the Hamilton Police PBA Local 66. Jim worked for & retired from the State of NJ Judiciary Dept. Jim was a friend of Bill W. for 37 years and was also a member of The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Joe Cahill Div. 10.
Jim was predeceased by his loving wife, Joan nee Muschal, whom he missed dearly. Surviving to cherish his memory are his devoted children, Sharon & Mick McCabe, Colleen & John Hanson, James T. & Janna and Christine & Anthony Belardo; his beloved grandchildren Michael James, Ryan, Jackie, Michael Louis, Alyssa, Matthew, Christopher & Carleigh and his sister, Helen Smith.
Family and friends may call on Monday, October 12 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Peppler Funeral Home on 114 S. Main Street in Allentown, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00am on Tuesday, October 13th at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 555 Yardville Allentown Rd., Yardville, NJ 08620. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, C/O St. Vincent de Paul Church.
His sparkling blue eyes and sense of humor will always embody my memory of cousin Jim.
Madeline Edwards (nee Price)
October 04, 2023 | Toms River, NJ | Family
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vince kelty
October 04, 2019 | Mclean,, VA | Friend
His blue eyes always sparkled with humor and mischief. I was very young but remember Jim & Joan while courting and later their wedding and first apartment! God rest his soul, he was the embodiment of the old Smith family.
Madeline Price Edwards
October 04, 2019 | Toms River, NJ | Family
Karen and I were privileged to attend Jimmy's viewing and funeral mass celebrated by Father Jay Bowden. The large crowd at both events demonstrated Jim's powerful influence on your community and the positive effect it has provided your family. It was a great pleasure meeting the entire Smith Family and especially visiting with Helen, who is an authentic Smith family legacy in her own time... Jimmy was the leader of the Smith Band and his music still rings in our minds. Jimmy was more to me...
VINCE KELTY
October 15, 2015 | MCLEAN,, VA
Jimmy: Your Dad was a trooper and lived a good life. Everyone will miss him dearly. He was there for many and will be remembered. Keep the faith and take it one day at a time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. John and Susan Jabanoski
October 13, 2015
I'm sorry to hear about your dad's demise. I knew him as a cop in Hamilton when I had my Exxon Stations & also wound up living in the same complex in Cream Ridge at Jensens Deep Run. He was a very good & happy go lucky guy & a friend. I am sorry that I am in Arizona on a trip so I can't pay my last respects. My prayers are with you. Don Basile
October 13, 2015
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a wonderful man. I have great memories from years past of our families being together. I could not have asked for better godparents! May he rest in peace. Love to all! Janet Mary
October 12, 2015
Dear Sharon, Colleen, Jim, and Christine, we are in Florida so we will not be able to hug each of you at this sad time. Jim is finally with Joan.....rejoice in that. We have so many happy memories of times we spent with your parents. Those memories make me smile. Our love to all of you.you were all blessed with very special parents. Janet and Skip Hutchinson
October 12, 2015
Dear Sharon, Colleen, Jim, and Christine, we are in Florida and will not be able to hug all of you. So sorry for your loss but happy that Jim is now withJoan. He missed her so much. So many memories of wonderful times with them going back many years. All those fun times make me smile. Love to all of you.
Janet and Skip Hutchinson
October 12, 2015 | Marco, Island, FL
