Raymond Joseph Smith
Born: Wed., Jun. 28, 1933
Died: Mon., Nov. 26, 2012
Visitation
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Sun., Dec. 02, 2012
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sun., Dec. 02, 2012
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Funeral Service
11:00 AM Mon., Dec. 03, 2012
Location: St. Jane Frances Church
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Raymond Joseph Smith, age 79, a resident of Pasadena for 22 years, and formerly of Linthicum and Philadelphia, died on November 26, 2012 at the Tate Hospice House, after a two year struggle with heart disease.
He was born on June 28, 1933, in Philadelphia, to the late Ellen and Martin Smith. After graduating from LaSalle College High School in Philadelphia, he enlisted in the US Army, beginning a career that lasted until his retirement as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1976. There he worked for the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, studying law officer management and legal administration, and served as a claims investigator. He was the recipient of many awards and medals, including the Bronze Star and Legion of Merit, during his Korea and Vietnam Service. An avid sports fan, he loved the Ravens, Orioles, and thoroughbred racing.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years: Nancy M. Smith; two sons: Kevin Smith and his wife Roddi, of Dover, NH, Sean Smith and his wife Mary Jo, of Severn; his daughter Kathleen Smith, of Pasadena; four grandsons: Brendan Tompkins, of Bristol, TN, Cairns Smith, of Chicago, IL, Sean and Ryan Smith, both of Severn; and one grandaughter: Cantey Smith, of New York, NY.
The family invites friends to visit on Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 PM at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena. The procession will leave the funeral home on Monday at 10:30 AM to proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Jane Frances Church at 11 AM, with Father Raymond Martin officiating. His burial will follow, with full military honors, in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. Please donate to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth St NW, Washington DC, 20006-3517, and you may express your condolences here as well.
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Cindy McClain
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Posted Sun December 02, 2012
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The Smith Family,
Nancy, Kevin
My heart aches for you. I am so sorry for your loss. He lived an amazing life and accomplished so much in his life. I love my sister, Roddi and and she could not had picked a better husband and had a better family to be a part of. Cairns and Cantey, I am thinking of you. I will be thinking of the whole Smith family during this time.
love,
Cindy
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James M. Smith Desiree L. Smith
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Posted Mon December 03, 2012
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Dear Aunt Nancy and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Uncle Raymond''s passing. Know that you are all in our prayers. So very sorry we could not attend the funeral. We will make a donation in his honor as per your requested charity. May you find peace in the memories of this beloved man. Love Jim, Desiree and family
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Delores Allen
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Posted Tue December 11, 2012
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I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is never easy. Jehovah God promises to do away with all of our suffering very soon. In Revelation 21:4, it says "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." I encourage you and your family to read this with your own copy of the bible. I hope this helps in your time of need.
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r gray
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Posted Wed December 19, 2012
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My condolences to the family during this difficult time. It is never easy to lose a loved one in death. I am truly sorry for your loss. Please find comfort and hope in God's promise at Revelation 21:3,4.
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