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Monsignor Thomas H. Smith

Hanover, Pennsylvania

1931 - 2014

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Smith Pastor Emeritus, St. Joseph Catholic Church Monsignor Thomas H. Smith, 83, Pastor Emeritus of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lancaster, PA, and resident of St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia, PA died on August 31, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 19, 1931 on a farm near...

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Precious Monsignor...He blessed our marriage, baptized, confirmed, and gave holy communion to our children...and baptized our grandchildren, as well. Monsignor was a righteous priest, a man of integrity, and our beautiful friend. It was an honor to have him in our lives. Holy Spirit, give our dear Monsignor a kiss from us all....until we meet again, rest peacefully.

R.I.P. Fr. Tom.

A great friend and Holy man. He must truely be in the arms of God. Thoughts and prayers to all Family and friends

Thank you our good and faithful servant! Msgr. Thomas Smith has touched countless “souls” during his 57 years as a priest. Many people has been blessed and counseled by this gifted disciple of the Lord. The diocese has been enriched by his talent. My heart goes out to his family, friends and brother priests. My sincere sympathy is extended to all. RIP

RIP Monsignor Tom!! You led a very fulfilling life and may your family savor your memory foreve.

On behalf of the Harrisburg Chapter, American Guild of Organists, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Monsignor Smith. As Chaplain of our organization for many years, our members enjoyed his counsel, genuine concern for each of us, and on occasion his serving as confidant. There was no doubt about his respect for music and its important place in the life of the church.

Karen Appel, Secretary
Karen Appel, Secretary

Rest in Peace,Fr.Tom and thank you to your dedication to Church and family.God bless your family

Thank you for a life of service and the many people you have helped.

Among so many of his other marvelous contributions to the Lord and His Church and to the world, Msgr. Smith contributed in abundant and important ways to the work of the Organ Historical Society, including some years as a member of the society's national board of directors and as a committee member and worker for the society's 2003 annual convention headquartered that year in Harrisburg and going to see and hear historically important organs all over central Pennsylvania. His dedication to...