SMITH, Edward J

Abt 1915 - 1972  (~ 57 years)

• Name	SMITH, Edward J
  Birth	Abt 1915	Tonawanda, Erie County, NY
  Gender	Male
  Death	15 Nov 1972	Tonawanda, Erie County, NY
  Person ID	I110162	Laur from Germany
  Last Modified	1 Oct 2016

  
  

  Father	SMITH, William E
  Family ID	F38236	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	STAHL, Violet L,   b. 2 Apr 1916, New York d. 9 Jan 1997, Tonawanda, Erie County, NY (Age 80 years)
  Marriage	11 Jul 1936	Tonawanda, Erie County, NY
  Notes	North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/13/1936 The marriage of Miss Violet L. Stahl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Stahl of 39 Hill place, to Edward J. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Smith of 82 Minerva street, took place Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Salem Evangelical church, the Rev. Walter F. Hetzel officiating in the presence of the immediate families. The bride wore a gown of white organza with a spray of matching flowers in her hair, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses. Miss Norma Smith, sister of the groom, was maid of honor, wearing peach color mousseline de soie with matching flowers in her haid, and she carried talisman roses. William Foels attended the groom as best man. Following the ceremony, a dinner was given at Mary Burns tearoom in Snyder. The bride's table was centered with a large wedding cake, and the other guests were seated at a large Tshaped table. Later a reception was given at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have left for a wedding trip to the Adirondacks, and will be at home after July 18 in 39 Hill place.
  Children	1. SMITH, Timothy   2. SMITH, Michael F
  Family ID	F38164	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	16 Nov 2024

  
  

• Notes

  North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/16/1972 Edward J. Smith, 57. a retired Tonawanda police captain, died last night after being stricken by an apparent heart attack at his home at 39 Hill Place. The Tonawanda Fire Department's first aid squad was called at 6.49 p.m. and administered oxygen in an attempt to revive Mr. Smith before he was taken to DeGraff Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. A native of Tonawanda, Mr. Smith joined the police department as a patrolman in 1941 and was promoted directly to captain in 1951. He served in the Navy during World War II He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, the Frontier Police Club, Tonawandas Post 264, American Legion, Eldredge Club and the Gastown Sportsman's Club Survivors include his wife, Violet L. Stahl Smith; two sons, Timothy, who is assistant recreation director for the City of Tonawanda, and Michael F.; his father, William E Smith of Key Largo, Fla ; a sister, Mrs. Ralph Kibler of Tonawanda and a brother. Gene P. Smith, Town of Tonawanda The John O Roth Funeral Home, Morgan and William Streets, Tonawanda, is in charge of arrangements. Services are scheduled at 1:30 p.m. Friday