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Thomas Smith Obituary
AGE: 77 • Point Pleasant
Thomas Smith, 77 of Point Pleasant, passed away on February 25, 2016 at his home. He was born in Irvington, NJ and moved to Point Pleasant in 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar Howard Smith and Alice Schlegel and his brother Ronald Smith. He is survived by his brother Mark Smith and his husband Marlon Franco, his sister-in-law Mary Ellen Smith, and niece and nephew Jeffrey and Keely Smith. Cremation was private and under the direction of Cremation Service of Ocean, 885 Mantoloking Rd., Brick, NJ. A memorial service will take place at a later date at St. Mary's by the Sea Episcopal Church, Point Pleasant Beach. Donations may be made in Thomas' memory to St. Gregory's Pantry, 804 Bay Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.cremationserviceofocean.com
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Kevin Foley
April 11, 2016
Tommy, You are blessed and not forgotten . For the master of abbreviation RIP T-Bone . Rest in Peace
Mike Pisani
April 8, 2016
Tom, you always were my friend. Like you said, I miss the banter between us. Peace, At a boy Tom, Oscamonies. Sabootio, Mike
Rose Giordano
February 29, 2016
My dear and wonderful friend, I will miss you very much, especially my Good Morning phone calls. I pray for you everyday now that you're at peace.
Love, Rose
Karen, Keith, & Craig Vantuono
February 29, 2016
I'll always remember how much you enjoyed my cooking! It was such a pleasure to make you one of your favorite dishes! You had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. We will miss you. Say hi to all loved ones in heave!
Betty Torode
February 28, 2016
Tommy - You were a good friend to people you shared your life journey with over the years. Be at peace in your eternal rest.
Billy Torode
February 28, 2016
Tommy Smith was a kind hearted, caring and giving person. If you were ever feeling down and out he always knew how to make you laugh and lift your spirits.
Alice Seylar
February 28, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace in knowing he is no longer suffering and at peace. I will always remember his facial expressions and laugh.
Barbara Pisani
February 28, 2016
Tom,
You will be missed very much. I think I'll miss your made up words most of all. (sabootae) You were a good friend and neighbor, someone who would give the shirt off his back and help you in any way. I know you are at peace now. Good Bye Tom
Xmas gathering about 1985
mark smith
February 28, 2016
Tom with cousins at Thanksgiving.
mark smith
February 28, 2016
Tom with Grandpa & Grandma Gibbons and a girlfriend
mark smith
February 28, 2016
Smith boys, about 1955
mark smith
February 28, 2016
Christmas morning, about 1950
mark smith
February 28, 2016
The 'Gang' celebrates Tom's birthday on Maxson Avenue.
Mark Smith
February 28, 2016
He had a sarcastic sense of humor that was sometimes hard to understand and a heart of gold. I will miss him dearly.
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