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Bruce Smoyer Obituary

Bruce H. Smoyer, 67, of Downingtown passed away on Monday August 24, 2020 as a result of the Covid 19 virus. Beloved husband of Patrice A. Smoyer, loving father of Rachel Snyder. Relatives and friends are invited to his outdoor service at 11 AM on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, where family and friends may visit from 9 to 10:30 AM. Interment Northwood Cemetery. Please visit www.jamesterryfuneralhome.com to leave online condolences.

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Published by The Daily Local from Aug. 28 to Aug. 30, 2020.

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Carol Hanna

August 22, 2022

Bruce has been missed so much. Every time we go in D'Ambrosios I imagine him sitting there in is sit. He was a good man. So sorry for your loss. I miss him always.

Vin Albanese

February 9, 2021

So terrible to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was such a wonderful genuine guy who helped so much with my Jeep purchases. I referred all my friends and my girlfriend to him because he made car buying such an effortless experience. When I bought my first Jeep from him he told me selling cars to him wasn't only about that sale but a relationship with his customers for life. It’s sad to think my Daughter’s first car won’t come from him. I wish his soul eternal rest and my thoughts are with his family. We’ve lost too many good people to the pandemic. Rest easy Bruce.

jeff cimato

November 30, 2020

So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I had bought several jeeps from him at the dealership. He always went the extra mile for me. He also had some great stories to tell. He'll be missed.

Bob Demi

August 31, 2020

I've known Bruce almost all my life and you just can't find a nicer person than Bruce. I can't ever remember anyone that didn't like him from the time they met him.
Here's a picture of Bruce from the summer of 1971 on our surfing trip down the east coast that Bruce, Craig Hartman and I took. Here we are locked in the stockade at Disneyland when we went inland for a day. The whole trip was a laugh a minute. I have a million Bruce stories just from this trip I will never forget.
The way I dealt with my friends passing was to print out a couple of 8X10 pictures of Bruce in his Eagles gear and hung them in front of me. Then I washed away my tears with smiles of all the good times we had and how he made me laugh all the time. I am blessed to have a friend like Bruce in my life and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Rest in peace Bruce, I love you my brother !!!

The McMenamins

August 31, 2020

My sincere condolences to Bruce's family. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

roger Williams

August 29, 2020

Bruce was always a good guy he helped us out a lot good guy just to set and talk to i would always like to go over to see if he was working just to chat with him he will be missed

John Kurko

August 29, 2020

Bruce and I were in a circle of friends at Woodrow Wilson High School (class of 1971) and we had many great times together — the class trip to Washington DC being the most memorable. I remember Bruce as a warm, caring person who always had a great sense of humor and laughed loud and long. Unfortunately, after high school, many in that circle moved on or away and I lost contact with many of those same friends, including Bruce, so it was this tragedy that alerted me to his passing.

My heartfelt condolences to his family on his passing. You had the privilege of having a great man as both a husband & father, while the people Bruce encountered had the privilege of knowing a great man.

Peace Be With You All and especially you, Bruce.

Sandy (Engler) Ozalas

August 28, 2020

Bruce was such a great guy, so kind & funny. Many fond memories from years ago so sorry for your loss, he loved his family

Carol Hanna

August 28, 2020

Patrice I am so sorry for your loss. Vinnie Carrozza and I(carol Hanna) have been good friends for a long time. I was shocked to see him pass. Bruce will be really missed. Bruce was a good man. My condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you and your family. Please take care of yourself. Hang in there.

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28

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

James J. Terry Funeral Home

736 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA

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3

Service

11:00 a.m.

James J. Terry Funeral Home

736 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA

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