Virginia Beach- Joseph E. Smith, USN SKCS (Retired) peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on December 14. He is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Patricia, his four children Diane, Joseph Jr., Robert and Timothy, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 32 years. He was a member of Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Virginia Beach and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus.
A funeral mass will be held at Star of the Sea at a future date with internment in the church’s Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Station 8 or the Virginia Beach SPCA. A funeral mass will be held January 25th at 10:00 a.m. at Star of the Sea Catholic Church 1404 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Online condolences may be shared with the family at vacremationsociety.com.