Henry J. Smith JR.

March 17, 1945 - September 22, 2008

Henry John Smith Jr., age 63, died on Monday, September 22, 2008 at his home surrounded by the comfort of his loving family. He was the son of the late Henry and Greta (Olson) Smith.

Henry was born on March 17, 1945 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He earned his BA degree at Fordham University in New York in 1967 and later earned his masters degree at Pace University in New York in 1980.

Henry and his wife Lorraine were married on May 23, 1970 at Notre Dame Church in Fall River. They raised their family in Mahopac, NY and later moved to Fall River. They have resided in Foxborough for the past eleven years. Henry was an independent IT consultant. He also was a Banker for the FDIC in Westborough and Franklin.

Henry was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Foxborough and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6063 in Foxborough. He enjoyed spending time with his family on Bakers Beach in Westport and was an avid reader. He was a music enthusiast and loved playing the guitar.

Beloved husband of Lorraine L. (Yokell) Smith. Loving father of Sean P. Smith and his wife Crystal of Kingston and Erin L. and her husband Michael Alves of Assonet. Devoted grandfather of Kyle Santos, Kelsey Alves and Maia Smith. Brother of Dr. Kenneth J. Smith and his wife Catherine of CT. and Theresa H. and her husband Louis Markowitz of NY.

Funeral Information

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Friday, September 26, from 4-8 at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St. Foxborough. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Carpenter St. in Foxborough. Interment to follow with U.S. Navy Honors at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Foxborough. To light a candle in Henry’s memory please visit the funeral home web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com. For additional information please contact 508-543-5471.

Donations Information

Henry John Smith Jr., age 63, died on Monday, September 23, 2008 at his home surrounded by the comfort of his loving family. He was the son of the late Henry and Greta (Olson) Smith.

Henry was born on March 17, 1945 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He earned his BA degree at Fordham University in New York in 1967 and later earned his masters degree at Pace University in New York in 1980.

Henry and his wife Lorraine were married on May 23, 1970 at Notre Dame Church in Fall River. They raised their family in Mahopac, NY and later moved to Fall River. They have resided in Foxborough for the past eleven years. Henry was an independent IT consultant. He also was a Banker for the FDIC in Westborough and Franklin.

Henry was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Foxborough and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6063 in Foxborough. He enjoyed spending time with his family on Bakers Beach in Westport and was an avid reader. He was a music enthusiast and loved playing the guitar.

Beloved husband of Lorraine L. (Yokell) Smith. Loving father of Sean P. Smith and his wife Crystal of Kingston and Erin L. and her husband Michael Alves of Assonet. Devoted grandfather of Kyle Santos, Kelsey Alves and Maia Smith. Brother of Dr. Kenneth J. Smith and his wife Catherine of CT. and Theresa H. and her husband Louis Markowitz of NY.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Friday, September 26, from 4-8 at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St. Foxborough. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Carpenter St. in Foxborough. Interment to follow with U.S. Navy Honors at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Foxborough. To light a candle in Henry’s memory please visit the funeral home web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com. For additional information please contact 508-543-5471.

Donations in Henry’s memory may be made to the Caritas Good Samaritan Hospice, 3 Edgewater Drive, Norwood, MA 02062.