Norman R. Smith's Obituary
Norman R. Smith of Cape Coral, Florida passed away suddenly with his loving family by his side on Friday, January 1, 2016. He was 82 years old.Norm was born on September 27, 1933 in Pomeroy, Ohio, the proud son of Callie and Norman R. Smith Sr. He was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Boston and spent his career in Law Enforcement as a Police Officer for the City of Philadelphia.Norman leaves to cherish his loving memory wife Geraldine (Buckley) Smith; son Norman Smith (wife Leesa and granddaughter Taylor); daughter Deborah Potter; grandchildren Susan Malloy; Lindsay Capoferri and husband Greg (1 great-grandchild, Nolan Ray), Richard Malloy and wife Ashley (2 great-grandchildren, Christopher and Audrey), Melissa Fritz and husband Derek (2 great-grandchildren, Claire and Theodore), Katie Malloy (1 great-grandchild, Cali), Michael Malloy, Jessica Malloy, Ashley Mahon. He also leaves behind a stepdaughter Donna Palmo (husband James), granddaughters Stacy Lynn (husband Steve and great granddaughters Emerson & Mackenzie) and granddaughter Robin (great Granddaughter Morgan).A Funeral Mass for Norm will be celebrated by Father John F. Deary at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in the sanctuary at Saint Katharine Drexel Church, 1922 SW 20th Avenue, Cape Coral, Florida 33991, (239) 283-9501.Services for Norm in New Jersey will be celebrated on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Saint John the Evangelist Church, 647 Beacon Avenue, Paulsboro, New Jersey 08066, (856) 423-0086. Visitation with the family will take place from 10:00-11:00 AM with Mass immediately to follow at 11:00 AM.Those who would like to share a story, leave a tribute or offer condolences to the family are urged to visit Norm’s memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign his guestbook.
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