DAN J. SMYTH

Dan J. Smyth of Mahopac, NY formerly of Village of Mamaroneck, NY went to his rest peacefully and surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at his home. He was 63. Dan was born on September 27, 1942 in Port Chester, NY.

Dan had a long and successful career as a Custodian Engineer for the New York City Board of Education and was a proud member of Local 891 AFC-CIO. He served his country honorably in the US Navy aboard the USS Forestall CV59 and belonged to American Legion Post 1088. Dan was also a member of the Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department - Hook & Ladder Co. for 40 years. Known as “Chief“ to his comrades , he served all ranks including Chief of the Department from 1982 to 1984.

He is also survived by his wife of 40 years, Antoinette (Toni), his sisters; Maureen and her husband, Anthony Gruerio, and Charlotte Jacobsen, his two sons; Dan and his wife, Christine, David and his wife, Andrea, his two daughters; Heather and her husband, Michael Cassese, Dawn and her husband, Rae Guadagnolo. Also known as “PopPop“, he is survived by his three grandchildren; Shamus, Amanda and Ryan. He was also predeceased by his parents, Marion and Daniel, and his brothers; James and Charles and his brother-in-law, John Jacobsen.

Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to: National Alliance for Autism Research, 99 Wall Street, Research Park, Princeton, NJ 08540. Reposing at COXE & GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME, 767 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY, on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, December 19 at 10 am at Most Holy Trinity Church located at 320 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY. Interment - Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.

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