Francis Smith Obituary
He was owner of Smith Portable Welding Service in Toms River for over 40 years. Frank was a United State Marine Corps Korean War veteran.
He was predeceased by his wife Anne J. (nee Prato). Frank is survived by his loving family, his daughter Allison Tucci and her husband Scott, his son Frank Jr. and his wife Liz, three grandchildren Thomas, Jacob and Morgan and 3 great grandchildren Alayna, Nathan and Addison.
A memorial gathering will be offered Saturday, February 7, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Francis J. Smith, please visit our floral store.
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Richard T. Warn
February 7, 2026
Rest in peace Frank. Thanks for the memories.
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