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Bob Smith VIRGINIA BEACH - Bob Smith, 85, former resident of Virginia Beach and native of Queens, N.Y., passed away Dec. 3, 2008, in California. Bob lived in Virginia Beach from 1975-1989 with his wife Mary and their children. They were members of Church of the Ascension where Bob served on the Pastoral Council and in refugee and homeless resettlement. Bob, a former Marine who served during World War II and the Korean War, retired from Grumman Aerospace in 1989 and moved with his family to California. After retirement, he continued to work and was employed by AmVets to assist other vets in securing their VA benefits. He worked until August 2008, when he finally retired at age 85. Bob was with his family when he passed, who love him very much and will miss him always especially his wit and his kindness. A service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 8, 2009, in Quantico National Cemetery.
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Sean and Lisa Iorio
December 29, 2008
How do you thank a man who is willing to take on three more children and go on to father two more. All I can say is how thankful I am that you did and the fact that "family A", from the start, embraced us is a testament to your good nature and the values that you have instilled in us all. Semper Fi Ol' Buddy, Daddy, Dad, Bubba
Gail (Fogerty) Kersgard
December 15, 2008
Loreen, Terry, Bob, and Jennifer...
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Viola, Gail, and Carol
Frank O'Brien
December 15, 2008
Dear Bob, You were always a very special person. Frank and I knew you best when you worked for Grumman in Virginia. You always had a smile for everyone and a laugh too. It doesn't surprise us as we read your obituary about how you helped so many people during your lifetime. The years have separated us but not the memories. I remember all the children when they were little and now so grown up and having children of their own. I know you had a full life and a good one. "Always about God's business." We are so sorry that the years and miles have separated us, but as you know no one stays in one place anymore. We should have stayed in touch. Somehow life gets in the way. We know how much your family will grieve and miss you. You were always there for them. Until we meet again Bob, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Love and God Bless, Ann and Frank
Carol Watson
December 15, 2008
Daddy, you are the best daddy a girl could ever have. I miss you so much already. I have so many fond memories of you that I hope I never forget. Thank you for raising me & my brothers. Love always, Carol
Carolyn Johnson Warriner
December 14, 2008
I met Bob when Cassandra and I were in high school. I had the privilege/responsibility/fun of driving Cass to school. Upon taking on this role, Bob asked me, “How fast do you drive?”, which seemed like a trick question to my 16-year-old mind. I guess I hesitated a moment too long because he answered, “The speed limit. You drive the speed limit.” There was never any doubt of how much he loved his family – or even their slow-to-answer friends. Bob will be greatly missed.
Loreen Bergin
December 14, 2008
Daddy, I miss you very much. I will miss your sense of humor. I will miss the devilish look you used to get in your eyes when you thought some thing was truly funny, and you and I were the only one's that got it.
I am happy you came to all my children's weddings and were there for all the births of their babys....your great grandchildren..the 9th one will be born in a few days...a boy to be named Elijah.
I am proud that you were my Father. Proud of the man you were..and proud of the Marine that I remember so well as a young girl. I am proud of all the work accomplished by you for the space industry. You are my hero...and I will miss you all my life long.
Love , Loreen Bergin (nee Smith)
Terry Gallemore
December 14, 2008
Daddy, what will we do without you? Your phone calls about dinner, seeing you each summer, getting your cards, hearing about work.... you are always in my heart forever. I do mourn the fact you will not be here for my children to continue to know and appreciate the man you were.
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