A lifelong resident of Gloucester City, NJ, age 80, passed away with his family by his bedside on April 26, at the home of his sister and brother in law Edna and Rich Geiser. Survived by his daughter Mary Jane (George) Muncey, grandchildren John Black and Melissa (Colin) Law, and great granchildren Nicole Black and Cameron and Avery Law. Walter was the son of the late Charles P. and Catherine Smith, Sr. Dear brother of Margaret (Tom Schoell) Hargesheimer, Edna (Rich) Geiser, both of Gloucester City, John (Lorraine) Smith and James Smith both of Westville. His God Son Mike Hargesheimer, special friends Kenny and Chrissy Martin of Cape May, and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews also survive him. He was predeceased by his siblings Catherine McCormick, Lena, George, Harry and Charles Smith, Jr.
In his younger days Walter enjoyed roller skating with his sister Lena and going to the casinos with his brother in law Rich. A proud Army Veteran of WWII, Walter was a member of the Townsend C. Young VFW Post #3620, and The American Legion Post #135 of Gloucester City.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet on Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and again on Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Etherington-Creran Funeral Home, 700 Powell St., Gloucester City, NJ. Walter\’s funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM. Interment Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford, NJ.
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