The Reverend Father Charles Francis Smarsh

Father Charles F. Smarsh On August 25, 2021 Father Charles F. Smarsh, age 83, passed away at Riderwood Village, Silver Spring, MD, where he was a resident for the past four years. He was born and raised in Staten Island, NY. He graduated from St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoody, NY and was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1964 at St. Patrick's Cathedral. From 1964-1972 he was assigned to various parishes in NY, including St. Catherine's (Pelham), Church of Our Savior (the Bronx) and Joseph P. Kennedy Home (the Bronx). He earned a graduate degree in theology and Greek and Latin Languages from Fordham University, and a Master's degree in physics from Stevens Institute of Technology. During this time he also taught physics at both Fordham University and Iona College. In 1972 he became an assistant priest at Holy Redeemer Church, College Park, MD. He earned a Master's degree in Education at the University of Maryland and completed coursework for PhDs in Physics and Education there also. He taught Physics Lab at the University of Maryland for 34 years. Fr. Charles loved books, he was an avid reader of history, and music written before the 18th century. He is survived by his sister Jane Monahan and her husband Drew, his brother Joseph Smarsh and his wife Carol, seven nieces and nephews and 12 grand nieces and nephews. Arrangements are as follows: Viewing on Wednesday, September 1st, at Holy Redeemer Church in College Park, MD from 3 to 6 pm. Funeral Mass at Holy Redeemer on Thursday, September 2nd at 11 am. Viewing on Friday, September 3rd, at Casey Funeral Home in Staten Island, NY, from 9:30-10:15 am, with Mass at St. Theresa's Church at 10:45 am.