Gregory Smith Obituary
Gregory J. Smith of Baltimore Maryland passed away on November 28, 2013 after a valiant battle against cancer. Beloved husband of Mary Beth (Chave) Smith and devoted father of Peter (19), Jack (18), Peggy (15) and Bridget (11). Greg was born in Buffalo New York to the late Dennis and Mary Smith. He is predeceased by his step-mother Kathleen (Mulderry) Smith. He was a loving brother to Mark and wife Julia of Baltimore, MD, Stephen and wife Ann of Albany, NY, Denise Smith and husband Merle Maclsaac of Halifax, NS, Amy and husband Joseph Luciano of Fairfield, CT, Christopher and wife Amy of Little Silver, NJ and Jeremy and wife Jill of East Greenwich, RI.
Friends may call to the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Saturday from 7-9pm, Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Monday at 10am. Further Services will be held by the family owned Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. Interment will follow at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Grateful Hearts Fund, St Pius X 6428 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212.
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February 25, 2014
Dear Marybeth, Peter, Jack, Peggy and Bridget,
I just found out today that Greg has passed and I am so sorry for the pain you all must feel. I feel so honored to have known him and have had him as a friend. I was so happy to reconnect with him and Marybeth down in Breezy Point after our college days. He had such a big heart and always made time for others.
He loved his family so much and was so proud of you all- I am sending you lots of love and prayers during this very difficult time. Please know that you are loved and cared about so much, I am so sorry for this profound loss, he is someone I will never forget.
God Bless, love, Ann Marie Campbell
Kathy and Jim Furlong
December 5, 2013
We are so sorry to read of the passing of such a fine fellow Jasper. We are also so proud to read what an legacy he left to Baltimore. God bless you all.
Maria Galan
December 3, 2013
Chris & Family... You are in my thoughts and prayers. May god give you comfort and strength. God Bless.
December 3, 2013
Dear Mary Beth, Peggy, and Bridget,
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May god give you comfort!
Anne Freeburger
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Jessica Anson
December 2, 2013
I remember your wedding like it was yesterday. You and Greg shared a beautiful love story. The proof is in his legacy and your 4 beautiful children. He's gone way too soon, you should have shared another 22 years together. Love lasts forever, he'll always be with you. Holding you all in my heart. xo,
Adrienne and Dave Carmack
December 2, 2013
The Carmacks all are praying for you today and through this difficult time. We were so sorry to hear about Greg's illness and death. We remember him as such a great man, and so good to so many people. As I just read the article in the Sun I see how much good your family has brought to the world.
God Bless you and know that we are thinking of you and praying for you.
December 2, 2013
My family was acquainted with Greg through St. Pius X. Greg was always friendly and kind to us especially towards my son, Junior. May he rest in peace. Your family will be in our prayers.
Jim Kirschner
Jill & Kip Sullivan
December 2, 2013
Dear Mary Beth and Family, our hearts are heavy. Greg was a great husband, father, sibling and friend. Our deepest sympathies to you and your extended family during this sad time. With our love, Jill and Kip Sullivan
Debbie Richardson
December 2, 2013
Dear Chris Smith and Family I want to express my deepest sympathies on the lost of your beloved Brother Gregory Smith may he rest in peace
Debbie Richardson XL
Arietti Van Houten
December 2, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the Smith family. May God give you the peace and acceptance that you need during this time of grief. You are all in Our thoughts and prayers.
Anne Marie Elder
December 2, 2013
My deepest sympathies to your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
A friend of Chris,
December 2, 2013
Dear Mary,Jack,Peter,Peggy and Bridget
My lo9ve and prayers are being sent your way! Greg had a spirit that will surely live on! He was a wonderful man who will me sorely missed. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lizzie
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
November 30, 2013
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
November 30, 2013
Dear Mary Beth-
We are shocked and saddened to learn of Greg's passing. Joan just caught us up on what you've been going through. It's not right that gentle and good people as yourselves should shoulder such burdens.
We'll see you Wednesday.
With love,
Bill and Diane Farnum
Tom Gaulin
November 30, 2013
Dear Mary Beth,
I wanted to express my condolences to you, the children and the Smith family. While this is a tremendous loss, I can't help but feel how blessed we all have been and what wonderful honor we have had in knowing one of best husband, father, brother and friend. I also know that no man could be as loved as Greg without an equally strong, wonderful and loving wife. I recently heard this quote and I think it describes the essence of Greg:
“Other than family, Greg had two relationships in his life. The first relationship, he was your friend. The second, he has not met you yet.”
God bless you all.
Tom Gaulin
Cherise Cipriani-Brawner
November 30, 2013
One of the nicest men I had the pleasure of knowing and working with many years ago. My thoughts and prayers to his wife, children, family and friends.
Art & Ann Cipriani
November 30, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. What an amazing Angel you now have watching over you. Very much loved and missed. xoxoxo Ann Cipriani
Barbara Romagnano
November 29, 2013
A very dear friend once shared this with me and now his words are back to him....
"A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter;
he who finds one finds a treasure.
A faithful friend is beyond price,
No sum can balance his worth." Ecclesiasticus 6:14-15
Greg, you touched the lives of so many people with compassion, love and humor and left such an impression that can never be measured. I am blessed to have you as a friend and will forever be grateful for the time that you shared with us. Rest in peace, dear friend.
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