Ann Smith

Rockaway Township:  Ann Smith passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022.  She was 88 years of age.

Ann was born and raised in Wharton.  She lived in the Mt. Hope section of Rockaway Township before moving to Rockaway Borough where she has resided for the past 60 years.

Ms. Smith was a clerk in the mailroom at Picatinny Arsenal, retiring in 1988 after 30 years of service.

She was an active lifetime member of Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Rockaway.

Ann loved to spend time with her family.  From large Christmas gatherings to small birthday celebrations, Ann was a sweet and caring aunt to all of those in her family.

Predeceased by her parents, Martin Smith and Anna (née Sheno) and her sister, Marion Verdi in 2020.

Survived by: Chester Verdi, Sr., Chet and Linda Verdi, Debbie and Dave Baulier and Lisa and Ken Costa.

Also survived by eight grand nieces and nephews and ten great grand nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 66 Beach Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866.

A funeral service will be held 10:00 am at the church, following the visitation.

Interment will follow at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, Randolph.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann’s memory to her church would be appreciated.

NO FLOWERS PLEASE.  PLEASE GIVE TO THE CHURCH.  THANK YOU.

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