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Born in Irvington and raised in Springfield to Bernard and Catherine "Kate" Deighan, Dan moved to Irvington upon marriage to Anna Ginty and moved back to Springfield in 1957.
Dan is predeceased by his son Brian Bernard. He is survived by his wife Anna of 70 years. His sons and daughters are Daniel Jr, wife Debby (Vedutis); Nancy Jeffries, husband Ken; Patrick Sr., wife Bonnie (Harrison); Christopher, wife Sylvia (McCarthy); Matthew, wife Kathy (Brady); Maureen Commarato, husband Paul. He is also survived by his 15 grandchildren; Daniel Smith III; Kathleen Viscidi, Brian Jeffries, Meridith Hannum, Kayla Pennington, Patrick Smith Jr, Joseph Smith, Aina Smith, Hannagh Smith, Matthew Smith, Janie Smith, Christina Burdge, Loreal Donovan, Kelly Reagle, Paul Commarato and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his 4 brothers Ben and wife Doris, John (Patricia), Peter and wife Ginger, Thomas (Nancy).
Dan was an active member of the Springfield community and St. James the Apostle Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Sierra Club, Boy Scout leader, baseball coach and volunteered at St. Joe's Food Pantry in Elizabeth, NJ.
He had a long, dedicated career as a sheet metal worker and retired in good standing after 75 years from Local #10 and Local #25. He taught apprentices Math and Drafting for 30 years. Dan also served our country as a Naval Seabee Reservist for 9 years. He enjoyed every family event, playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, golf and fishing. He never met a stranger, everyone was always a friendly face to him.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 4 pm to 8 pm at the Bradley Smith & Smith Funeral Home, 415 Morris Ave. Springfield, NJ. The Funeral Mass will be Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 9:30 am at St. James the Apostle Church, 45 South Springfield Ave. Springfield, NJ. Interment St. Teresa's Cemetery, Summit, NJ
In Lieu of flowers, donations in Daniel's memory may be made to the Springfield First Aid Squad, 10 North Trivett Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081 or checks may be mailed In Honor of Daniel Smith to: Local #25 Sheet Metal Workers Retirees Club: 8204 Sanctuary Blvd, Riverdale, NJ 07457.
Mass will be livestreamed: Funeral Mass Livestream Link
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Sr. Mary Carmel Smith
July 17, 2025
Dan, May your soul rest in the peace and tranquility of your LordJesus Christ. You lived a wonderful life on earth, now enjoy your eternal reward in heaven.
From Sr. Mary Carmel Smith, Cousin
San Antonio, Texas USA
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