John R. Smith, Jr., 77, of Shawmut Avenue, North Haven passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline Petronzi Smith. John was born in Rhode Island on April 19, 1934; son of Mae Cann Smith of RI and the late John R. Smith, Sr. and had worked for the former Brock Hall and Knudsen Dairies, and later for Marcus Dairy until his retirement. John was an avid Red Sox fan and served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Father of Cheryl (David) Beedle of Cheshire and Kevin (Lisa) Smith of Cromwell. Grandfather of Ashley & Christopher Beedle and Samantha Smith. Brother of James (Barbara) Smith and Jerry (Ann) Smith all of RI.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Wednesday morning at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105
Dearest Dad. I am going to miss you with all my heart. We have been through so much in the last six years since the passing our Mom. I will always and forever remember our Sunday afternoons, with me cleaning the house and Dave and you watching sports( actually you teaching Dave about sports.) When you arrive to heaven and you see Mom please tell her that I miss her.
Now you and your bride can be reunited in heaven and rest in peace. I love you both. Cheryl
Dad, Going to miss you very much , You were always someone I could talk too ! Even if you could’nt give me answers, You always listened.
I’ve never meet someone that had so many uses for gorilla glue or duct tape.
I think your favorite saying was (Thats Right)! Or (Thats Correct)!
Dont worry about anything I will try and keep an eye things for you!!!
Say hi to MOM for me , And give her a hug . Love Yah Dave