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John B. Smith Jr.

1934 - 2019

John B. Smith Jr. obituary, 1934-2019, Venice, Fl

BORN

1934

DIED

2019

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Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Venice

265 South Nokomis Avenue

Venice, Florida

John Smith Obituary

John B. Smith, Jr.

Venice, FL - John B. Smith, Jr. passed away peacefully at the Venice Hospice House in the early morning of Saturday, May 18, 2019.

John was the loving husband to his now deceased wife Theresa, beloved father of Brian Smith and his wife Melody Chen, Brenda Caforia-Weeber and her husband Eric Weeber, and Bradley Smith and his wife Lauri Smith; beloved grandfather of Chris Chou, Joseph Caforia, Ashley Caforia, Christy Magee, Dominic Caforia, Amanda Formica, and B.J. Smith; beloved great-grandfather of Anthony Caforia-Hodgdon, Sophia Caforia-Hodgdon, Via Valway, Jake Magee, James Magee, Travis Formica, and Olivia Formica.

John was born in Montpelier, Vermont, the oldest of John and Vivian Smith's five children. He was predeceased by his sisters Lucille Deforge and Betty R. Griffith, and is survived by his brother Donald Smith and his sister Lois Acebo.

John attended school in Montpelier, Vermont and graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1952. He enjoyed sports and played basketball and baseball for the St. Michael's High School teams.

John enlisted in the Army and served five years during the Korean War.

John met his future wife, Theresa, in 1956 on a blind date, and they eventually married in October, 1958.

John worked as a mechanic for Carpenter-Mayforth and Magreevy Buick before eventually getting a job as a motor coach operator for Vermont Transit Lines, where he drove for 30 years. John was lucky enough to frequently blend his passion for sports with his profession of bus driving. This culminated when John began driving bus for the University of Vermont sports teams in the early 1980's - first hockey, then hockey and basketball, and then hockey, basketball, and baseball. These trips gave John the opportunity to develop many deep relationships with the coaches and players of the various teams, some of which he maintained until his passing.

John and Theresa were devout Catholics and, John became a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. John also was an usher at Our Lady of Lourdes in Venice, FL for 24 years, the last 9 as the Head Usher for the 10:00 AM Mass.

In Venice, Florida, John and Theresa settled in the Pinebrook Lake Club, where John served on the Association Board and, more importantly to him, started the Pinebrook Golf League. The Pinebrook Lake Club suited John and Theresa perfectly as they quickly struck up new friendships with their neighbors and fellow golfers, and enjoyed having fun in the sun.

A Funeral Mass is planned at Our Lady of Lourdes on Thursday, June 13th at 10:00 AM with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. A Second Service is planned at Holy Angels in St. Albans, Vermont on August 3 at 11:00 AM, also with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

Donations in lieu of flowers, etc. are suggested to any of the following:

Tidewell Hospice Philanthropy Department 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238, Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc., c/o Council 9924 PO Box 382154, Pittsburgh, PA 15251-8154.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Burlington Free Press on May 23, 2019.

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Frank & Bev Bertoni

May 17, 2020

He is still missed a lot by us & so many of his dear friends! He was such a gentleman, fun, caring, very thoughtful--all of the qualities of a very special person! Miss not seeing his smiling face & going to breakfast with him after church. Know that his soul is in Heaven with Theresa.

Andrea Sanchez

May 31, 2019

To The Family of John accept my sincere condolences you are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared.
2 Thessalonians 3:16

Paul Provost

May 26, 2019

What a good Knight, driver and representative for Vermont Transit, folks still speak very highly of John
He and Teresa were a great couple. Cathy and I were most pleased and honored to know and work with him.

May 26, 2019

Those who pass on God keep in his memory because he cares for them sorry for your loss.

Beverly & Frank Bertoni

May 24, 2019

What a dapper guy!!! We loved John--a truly classy, gentle, true gentleman, fun-loving friend to all. We were so blessed to get to know him through Our Lady Of Lourdes church, to spend some fun breakfasts with he & the other ushers after Mass, plus other wonderful times with he and his many friends. So hard to believe that he has left us, but know that he & Theresa's souls are together again. All we can do is believe that he is at peace, suffering is over---an end to a "great era". His life was certainly full of a fun-loving family & friends & great times! Keep on dancing!!!

May 24, 2019

Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

May 24, 2019

Brian, Brenda and Brad, I have such wonderful memories of your Dad as a neighbor, friend, and bus driver for our UVM Band Tours (where he was known to us a Nhoj!) Sending our thoughts and prayers from the entire Goodrow Family. Love, Lloyd

mark sibley

May 23, 2019

a rosary for you.uncle john

Amanda Formica

May 23, 2019

I love you my beautiful blue eyed grandpa!! You will be forever missed and never forgotten. You are the sun in our sky and the chuckle with our laughs xoxo

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Our Lady of Lourdes

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11:00 a.m.

Holy Angels

St. Albans, VT

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