Phyllis R. Smith

Phyllis R. Smith

Phyllis Smith, 90, of Brigantine, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Phyllis was born April 19, 1934, in Atlantic City to Anthony and Marie (nee Martino) Rich. She was a graduate of Atlantic City High School, Class of 1952. Phyllis met her husband, Robert Smith, Jr., on a night out with friends at Bogatin's in Atlantic City, and went on to raise two children in Brigantine. She enjoyed taking cruises to Bermuda with her husband who was a cruise director for Holland America Line. She enjoyed time as a homemaker, also working at the family-owned Belvedere Hotel in Atlantic City. Once Phyllis and Bob became empty-nesters, Phyllis started a career in real estate. Phyllis was a member of the Brigantine Lion's Club and an avid tennis player. She greatly enjoyed listening to Frank Sinatra. She was also a longtime member of St. Thomas's Parish in Brigantine. Phyllis is predeceased by her husband, Robert; and her sister, Stephanie. She is survived by her children, Jamie and Bobby (Bonnie); granddaughter, Bianca; sister, Toni; and nephew, Boyd (Susan) along with their children.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Phyllis's memory to the Ruth Newman Shapiro Fund at https://rnscancerandheartfund.org/donate/.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 21st, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a 5:30 p.m. service at the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home, 1707 New Road, Linwood, NJ 08221. Interment will be private at Laurel Memorial Cemetery, Egg Harbor Township. Condolences may be extended to the family at ghwimberg.com.

George H Wimberg Funeral Home

Linwood - Ventnor