Richard J. Smith

Born in Norwood, he was the son of the late James C. and Mary Ellen (Welch) Smith. A proud graduate of Boston College, he founded the R.J. Smith Insurance Agency in Norwood and operated his business for 50 years. He was the President of the Chamber of Commerce, a town meeting member and a member of the Lions Club.

Beloved husband of Nancy (Pelletier) Smith of Norwood. Father of Kerry Smith & spouse Dena Wessler of Norwood, Kimberly Smith & spouse Paula Stanton of Norwood, Richard J. Smith Jr. & wife Chieko of FL and Dineen (Smith) Digiacomo & husband Daniel of North Attleboro. Stepfather of Laura (DelRossi) Roan & husband James of Weston, Linda (DelRossi) Hollander & husband Alan of NJ and Christopher S. Gulla & wife April of Franklin. Grandfather of Tyler, Justin & Zachary Smith; Nicholas, Julia & Gianna Digiacomo; Christopher, Avery, Mack & Jay Gulla; Jimmy, Evan, Matthew & Amanda Roan; and Noah & Cameron Hollander. Brother of Chauncey Smith of Plainville, William Smith & wife Polly of Lexington, Margie Upton of Walpole, Mary Foley & husband Chuck of Norwood and Kathy Weber & husband Phil of Norwood. Brother-in-law of the late Dorothy Smith and Stan Upton. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 8:00 AM from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rt. 1A), Norwood followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington St., Norwood. Internment will follow at Highland Cemetery, Norwood.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited for visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Monday September 6, 2010 at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in memory of Richard Smith may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Hematology/Oncology Dept, 44 Binnney St., Boston, MA 02115 or online at www.dana-farber.org