Shrewsbury – John E. Smith, 61, of Shrewsbury, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
John is survived by his loving family, including his best friend and wife of 36 years, Lee E. (Batchelder) Smith; two daughters, Kali Pisano and her husband Vincent of Millbury and Megan Smith and Joshua Johnson of Warren, R.I.; his mother, Joan (Riordan) Smith of Westwood; his mother-in-law, Maureen Batchelder of Shrewsbury; four sisters, whom he was known by as Jack, Susan Smith of Natick, Linda Walter of Westwood, Nancy Noble of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Susan Hildreth of Australia; his beloved dog, Rory; and many nieces and nephews.
He was born in Denver, Colo., and was son of the late Robert Smith. He was raised in Westwood and graduated from Westwood High School, later serving his nation honorably in the United States Army.
John worked as carpenter for his whole life, proudly ending his career with the Carpenters Union Local 107.
He loved to be with his family and was youth soccer coach while his daughters were playing. He was a member of the Vincent F. Picard Northborough American Legion Post 234.
John’s family is planning a memorial celebration Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5-9 p.m., at the Italian American Victory Club, 26 Dewey Rd., Shrewsbury. Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester is assisting John’s family with arrangements.
