SMITH, William J. 85, of Clearwater, formerly of Emerson, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2010. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Navy, a former chief for 2 years of the Emerson Volunteer Fire Dept. of which he served for 35 years and a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary; 5 sons, William, Dennis, Ken, Ron & Tom; a brother, Arthur; 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, August 7, 2010 at The Church of the Assumption, 29 Jefferson Avenue, Emerson, New Jersey. A Celebration of Life Reception to follow at the Emerson Firehouse. www.mossfeasterclearwater.com