George W. SMITH, age 101, retired Cleveland Policeman. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice (nee Beaton) formerly of London, Ontario, Canada. George passed on Apr. 25. Son of the late Frank and Josephine Smith (nee Mirka) and brother of Charlotte Burke (deceased), Frances Kearsey (decd.), Dorothy Zemaitis, Clara, Edward (decd.), and Bede Hurley. Dearest father of George (Theresa), James (Grace), Loretta Petrovich (Joseph), Lawrence (Joan), Frank (Peggy) and Margaret Johnson (Bruce). Dear grandfather of 18, great grandfather of 21 and great great grandfather of 6. George attained the position of deputy inspector in the Cleveland Police Department. After 38 years on the force he retired to Tarpon Springs FL for 21 years. He and Beatrice returned to Cleveland for the last 14 years. He was active in Knights of Columbus Council #733 and co-founder of Cathedral Latin FLA Alumni Assoc.
MASS OF RESURRECTION: SAT. MAY 23, 11:00 AM, St. Ladislas Church, Bassett Rd. Westlake. VISITATION: Prior to Mass in church gathering area from 10-11 AM. Cremation by The Zabor Funeral Home, Parma.
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