Joan Smith

May 26, 1931 - February 25, 2005

Joan Ann Wooby Smith, age 73, of Atlantic Highlands died Friday, February 25, 2005 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Kearny she lived there before moving to Atlantic Highlands many years ago. She saw the world as a stewardess for Eastern Airlines before becoming a Tax Collector for Atlantic Highlands retiring in 1988. She was a member of the Atlantic Highlands Zoning Board and in 1974 became the first woman elected to the Town Council also in Atlantic Highlands. She was a member of the St. Agnes PTA for 32 years. She served her country during the Korean Conflict as a Sergeant in the Army. Mrs. Smith was the daughter to the late George and Marie (Gagliano) Wooby. She was an avid user of the internet and stayed in constant contact with global family and friends. She will be remembered as a devoted wife; loving mother; caring grandmother and a passionate Bruce Springsteen Fan. She was also a talented knitter. Her hand-crocheted, personalized Afghans will always be prized by those who received them. She is survived by Her Husband of 47 years: Norton Atlantic Highlands Son and Daughter in law: Daniel and Judith Son and Daughter in Law: Dennis and Kathleen Son and Daughter in Law: Robert and Diane Son and Daughter in law: Patrick and Patricia Daughter and son in law: Suzanne Son and Daughter in law: Arthur and Anna Daughter and son in law: Abby and Karl Son and daughter in law: Kenneth and Leslie Daughter and son in law: Deborah and Howard Daughter and son in law: Casey and Max Daughter: Gerianne Daughter: Christine Son and daughter in law: Matthew and Amy Daughter: Mary 29 Grandchildren and 6 Great grandchildren and Many nieces and nephews Dear Friends: Mason Family, Powers Family, Monk Family and the O�Rielly Family Funeral Services will be held 9:00 am Monday at St. Agnes Church, 103 Center Ave, Atlantic Highlands, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. The family will receive their friends 4-7 Sunday at John P. Condon Funeral Home, 804 St. Hwy. #36 P.O. Box 354, Leonardo. In lieu of flowers all expresions of sympathy are to be sent to Caring Bridge.org or the Red Bank Food Bank.