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Daniel Smart Obituary

Daniel J. Smart, Jr. Co-Owner; Son of Founder of Daniel J. Smart Roofing Daniel J. Smart, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 30, 2013 surrounded by his family at the Christiana Hospital in Delaware. He was predeceased by his parents Daniel J. Smart Sr the founder of Smart Roofing and Emily Waldner Smart and his sister Margie Meli. Dan enjoyed his work. He loved being outside working on roofs with his family and teaching the 3rd generation what his father taught him. That was very special to him. It made him proud to know the family business would continue moving forward with Pat, Dan and Pat, Jr., continuing the legacy his father left. He also enjoyed his summer home in Crystal Beach, MD, where he liked spending time relaxing on the beach. Survivors: His son Daniel J. Smart who is also a co-Owner of Smart Roofing; daughter Jennifer Smart; and son Thomas Jennings. Also survived by his Brothers Bo Smart (Tina), Pat Smart (Teresa); Sisters Ann Smart (Fran) and Mary Crispin (Joe); 4 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and his good friend Judy. Services and Internment: will be held privately. Condolences:www.cavanaghfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2013.

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Jennifer Smart

December 3, 2013

Hey Dad it's hard for me to do this cause I can't believe your gone I miss you so much. I am doing great I got a job, living with mom and just doing great. I know you would be proud of me. I love you so much and miss you more everyday. But I want you to know I'm ok I have 2 angels looking after me. So if you could please look after Kris for me and tell him I love him and miss him very much too. I will see you both again one day. I Love You Daddy! Love always your little girl Jennifer!

cindy dionusi

November 12, 2013

Well Dan you were right on you said 3 square of shingles for myrroof we were 4 shingles. Short so it is done.think of you every day.miss you.I can still hear you telling me you llove me.they were your last words tome. Love an miss you. Cindy

Ju-Bug Bailey

June 21, 2013

Smartie. you did it!! Cin is in surgery. I miss you so much.Our time together was the best, We will be together again, I know it. I feel you everyday with me.NOONE will ever take the love and trust we had..Just wish we could have finished out plans.We will though. Kisses!!

Chip Caldwell

April 23, 2013

My condolences to the Smart family. I always use your company for my roof. I just had it done in March. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Cindy Dionisi

April 15, 2013

Dan, I'm so glad our time togather never ended.Nothing ever kept us apart.As Dad an I were leaving the hospital you said "I Love You Cin" an that you did.We will still go to the beach this year an the kids will write your name in the sand,I will keep all the promises you ask me to. Rest in Peace my love till we meet again.All my love forever, The Redhead

Cindy Dionisi

April 15, 2013

Dan,Thank You for all the years we spent togather,as crazy as it was it never ended.Nothing ever kept us apart,Your last words to me as Dad an I were leaving your hospital room were "I Love You" and that you did,.I miss seeing you everyday,an my phone is not ringing..I will keep my promises that I made to you.You are in my Heart forever, Rest in Peace My love till we meet again,Love The Redhead

May DeMonde

April 15, 2013

I was so sorry to learn of Dan's passing. He and his family have been my roofer of choice for a number of years.
May he rest in peace.

April 7, 2013

We are all very saddened to hear of Dan's passing. We extend our deepest condolences to the Smart family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
From all of us at Mike & Emma's - John, Lily, Anna Maria and Tom.

Ju-bug Bailey

April 6, 2013

Smartie,
Hi my love,I so miss you.Life will be different but you will be with me always.Our plans will go on,you will just have to look down and help guide me.Atleast you are home with your mom. You missed her so,hows that goulash?!?
Please keep watch over Cindi,help guide the surgeons hands to make her well again. I will love you always. Ju-Bug

Anne Marie Marren DiSante

April 5, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Kevin Kennedy

April 4, 2013

We are all very sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Dan and the Smart Family were always a close knit group in our neighborhood and I admired their grit and determination. Dan rest in peace brother!

April 4, 2013

To the Smart Family, you are in our prayers. We used your roofing services many many times and you just installed our new roof in 2012. We will never forget your thoroughness and how detail oriented you were. The Doughertys Clifton Heights (customers)

Eileen Montgomery

April 4, 2013

May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this very difficult time of transition. Those of us who participated in both the diving and swim teams at Glenolden Swim Club have lots of fun and fond memories. With sympathy and prayers....

John Laughlin

April 4, 2013

To the Smart Family, I am very sorry your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Laughlin Family

Jim Pyle

April 3, 2013

You and your mom gave me the push to join the diving team. You gave me the confidence I needed to continue pursuing harder dives. I am happy to be part of your diving legacy. It lead me to college and beyond. Rest easy Danny. My sincere sympathy to your family and friends.

Larry and Shelly Neely

April 3, 2013

You were a great friend Danny and will be missed very much. Our sympathies to your family.

Ralph Scott

April 3, 2013

Rest In Peace Danny. You helped mold me on the diving board and I could never thank you enough.

Judy & Dave Capuano

April 3, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the Smart Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all of you during this most difficult time. May your memories of Daniel Jr. bring comfort in your time of grief.

April 3, 2013

We were so saddened to hear about Danny. He was such a quiet and happy guy. He will be missed at the beach. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

April 3, 2013

We were so saddened to hear about Danny. He was such a quiet, happy guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be missed at the beach.

John & Michelle Altoe

April 3, 2013

May you rest in peace Biggie! I am so fortunate to have spent the time I did with you. Those memories are something I will cherish forever! You will forever be in our hearts and always on our minds! Watch over us! Love you! xoxo
Andrea Bruno

Sue&Chuck Shivery

April 3, 2013

To the Smart family,
May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time. Danny was truly a gentleman to us.

Teri Marren

April 3, 2013

To the Smart Family, so sorry to hear about Dan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your memories will help in this time of need. I know my brother was there to greet him.

Love ya guys
Teri Weeks-Imming and Family

April 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort knowing Danny is safe at home.
He will be missed!
Love,
Mary Jo Marren

John Lutz

April 2, 2013

We extend our condolences to Bo and the entire Smart family at this sad and difficult time. May joyous memories help comfort and heal you all. Sincerely, John, Charlene and Miles Lutz

April 2, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss

Mike & Viv Callahan

Mary and stephen O'Prey

April 2, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of the passing if Danny. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

April 2, 2013

To the Smart Family,

My condolences for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Frank Fiore

April 2, 2013

Dear Jennifer, Danny and Smart Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Reminiscing definately made us smile about some of the times gone by. We respected the private viewing but wanted to let you know that we were there in spirit.
Thinking of you,
Bill and Christine Navickas

Dave Smart

April 2, 2013

Dan was like a brother to me even though he was my cousin. He will be sadly missed. Miss you bro...

Elizabeth & Steve Gieder

April 2, 2013

Jennifer, Danny & Family...sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you all at this sad time. May you find comfort in your memories of your Dad.

JOSEPH SHARKEY

April 2, 2013

I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF DANNY PASSING OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY

Danette Bailey-Rutkowski

April 2, 2013

To the Smart Family, So very sorry to hear of Danny's passing. I was a class mate of Danny's from Seneca Avenue School in Norwood. He was a great guy. I hope your happy memories will help ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Christine Marren

April 2, 2013

Dear Smart Family,

May loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength in this difficult time.

Tina D'Eletto-String

April 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the Smart family.

DAVID SMART

April 2, 2013

DAN WAS LIKE MY BOTHER WE WILL ALL MISS HIM

Bernadette Curren Bohn

April 2, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Patty Watson

April 2, 2013

We were very sorry to hear about Dan. He always had a smile whenever we saw him and he will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Much Love, Patty and Denny Watson

Ken Hall

April 2, 2013

My prayers are with you. I'll miss you my friend....

Kathy Corcoran

April 2, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers

david smart

April 2, 2013

we will all miss you dan

Jim and Bernadette Maloney

April 2, 2013

Danny was one of the first kid's I used to babysit. I knew his Grandmother Mom Mom Smart and his Grandad Dan. His Mom and Dad were great friends of our's Emily and Dan . Our children and all the Smart children swam together at the Glenolden Swim Club. We moved from Glenolden in 1980. and then on to Brookhaven. In 1986 we moved to NC. We are so sorry for your loss of Dan. I know he now is very happy with his grandparents and his parent's To all the Smart Family , take care of yourselves. Love, Jim and Bernadette Finn/Maloney.

Tony Marren

April 2, 2013

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Stacey Tull Andrews

April 2, 2013

To the Smarts, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Always remember the good times. Danny was a good person and will be missed.

John and Debi McGlade

April 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Keven Moore

April 2, 2013

Very sorry to hear, He will be missed

The Graf Family

April 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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