Norbert L. Smith

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Norbert Smith Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Norbert L. Smith
Start: 2017-03-29T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-03-29T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home

Norbert L. Smith

AGE: 79 • Parlin

Norbert L. Smith age 79 of the Parlin section of Sayreville passed away peacefully on Sunday March 26, 2017 at his home with his devoted family at his side. Born in South River he has resided in Sayreville since 1961. Norbert was a graduate of Rutgers University with a BA in Education and an MA from Newark State Collage. He received varsity letters in Baseball and Light Weight Football and was a communicant of Our Lady of Victories R.C. Church in Sayreville. After graduation from collage he was employed at Saint Peter's High School in New Brunswick for 2 years and then for the Sayreville Board of Education from 1962 until his retirement in 2002. While working at Sayreville War Memorial High School he was the Varsity Baseball Coach from 1971-1974, Middlesex County Coaches Association and Home News Tribune Coach of the Year in 1974, also coached freshman, jr. varsity and varsity baseball, track, soccer and cross country.

He is predeceased by his wife Carol Gilbert Smith in 2005 and his parents Timothy & Stephania Witkowski Smith. Surviving are his sons Brian Smith and his wife Maria Landolfi of Brick and David Smith of Point Pleasant Beach, his grandchildren Scott, Zhen, Gaetano, Sabina and Jude Smith, his brothers Robert Smith of New York City and Timothy Smith and his wife Alice of San Diego, Ca. and his brother & sister in law Carl & Betsy Gilbert of Hamilton Square.

Calling hours at the funeral home will be held Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Funeral services will be held Thursday 8:45am from the funeral home followed by a 9:30am mass at Our Lady of Victories R. C. Church with burial to follow at New Calvary Cemetery, Parlin.

Letters of condolence, directions and completed arrangements may be found at www.spezzifuneralhome.com

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Published by Home News Tribune on Mar. 28, 2017.

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Stephen Tomaszewicz

June 12, 2017

To the Family of Norbert Smith, my Half 1st cousin once removed, May God bless you and Bring you peace. I enjoyed our only visit several years ago, when we talked family tree stuff. Lost track of you on email.
You will be missed.

Fred Gilfillan

April 22, 2017

Listen to a car negotiation between Norbie & an economically challenged young teacher (me) driving a clunker. Norb: "I got a new car, go look at my old one. " Fred: "I'll give you $300." Norb: "How about $100." Fred, lol "Deal!" Thanks Norbie. You are missed.

Ron I

March 30, 2017

Rest in Peace Mr. Smith... You took a sincere interest in my education and guided me towards a career in engineering. Your direction and encouragement will be forever remembered and appreciated.

Jim & Sue Laskodi

March 29, 2017

Dear Brian, David & family,

So sorry to hear about your Dad, our Jersey friend and Richards Drive neighbor.

We have great memories about your Dad (Mom, & Dude) The lilies that your Dad gave us to plant here in Kentucky come up every year...we have such a beautiful memory of your parents.

May Norb rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathy,

Jim, Sue, Jessica & Jimmy Laskodi

Patrick Dineen

March 29, 2017

My Condolences to Coach Smith's sons Brian and David and their families. It was a privilege knowing Norbie and his lovely wife Carol. Years ago we had many good times together. I was proud to have known Norbie as a trustworthy friend and respected him as a fellow coach. Rest In Peace. Pat Dineen

Wayne Field

March 28, 2017

Saddened to learn of Coach Smith passing. We never said Norbie to his face . To me it was a term of endearment. My football coach throughout HS. He was tough but not mean. I can still him saying get lower Field you can't block anyone standing up. Always drove a black Rambler station wagon. Very proud of his South River roots. I remember Coach as a kind and decent man who positively touched so many young people. God speed Norbie, thank you for being a there for me .-

March 28, 2017

So sorry to hear. Rest In Peace Coach Smith and thank you for being a great math teacher and coach. Still can hear you calling me Irish and motioning to the board to do a math problem or yelling at me on the track from the baseball field! You were a unique man and teacher in the crazy world of high school.-Kara Walsh-Lefeber

Allan Fulmer

March 28, 2017

Mr Smith was a great mentor to me. He pushed me to be my best at soccer and baseball. I will always be grateful to know him as well as his son David.

al pasztornyicky

March 28, 2017

My baseball coach as a freshman and the my varsity coach my final two years on the varsity . We were losing in the bottom of the 7th 1-0 in a county playoff game . The first batter walked and i walked over to coach and asked him should i bunt. His reply was .",I'm not the one playing the game your guys are "You know how to play the game. . Be yourself and Play your game and we will win "We won 2-1 .After the game he said "see i was right now go enjoy the win with your teammates ". He let us play the game the way we were all taught growing up The number 1 advice he gave me "Control yourself and you'll control your future" Thanks Coach

Alan Applegate

March 28, 2017

I was one of the team managers for Mr. Smith for the 1981 freshman Sayreville baseball team. Mr. Smith gave me the chance to earn my first ever atheletic letter. When he presented the letter to me he did it during study hall (he was the teacher) and shook my hand. I always believed he purposely did this"publicly" so that other kids would see it and maybe have a bit more respect for me and my accomplishment. A thoughtful and classy move for a true gentlemen and something I will always remember. Rest in peace Mr. Smith and God bless your family.

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