Michael V. Smith

Michael V. Smith obituary, Milton, MA

Michael V. Smith

Michael Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square on Jun. 30, 2025.

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Michael V. Smith 79, of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, passed away suddenly on 6/24/25.
Beloved husband of Marion Doane-Smith. Born in Kentucky, son of the late Virgil and Mildred (Kunigenas) Smith.
Mike was a graduate of Dorchester High School in 1964. He joined the US Navy serving in Vietnam on the USS Norris destroyer. In his early years Mike played several sports including softball, racquetball, bowling and golf, and was a huge New England Patriots fan.
Amongst the companies he worked at for several years were R.G. Mearn Co Inc, Purolator Courier Corp, where he met his wife, and Gillette.
In addition to his wife, Mike is survived by several in-laws, nieces and nephews, as well as his beloved furbaby, Skittles.
There will be a private ceremony held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA to be held at a later date.
Please consider a donation in memory of Mike to Vietnam Veterans of America vva.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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