Philip James Smith, Jr.

Mr. Philip J. Smith, Jr. passed away on September 6, 2018 at Floyd Medical Center in Rome. He was 95 years old. Born in Norristown, PA, he came to Rome in 1978 to establish the Rummel Fibre Co., where he was Operations Manager until his retirement. An Army combat veteran, he served from 1942 to 1945 as a tank commander and fought in 5 Pacific Theater invasions, winning The Purple Heart. He was an active congregant at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and served after his retirement for 25 years in the school’s “Grandfathers” maintenance group. As a 4th Degree member of The Knights of Columbus, he actively participated in that group’s charitable endeavors. In addition to fishing, he enjoyed working on his museum-quality O Scale model railroad.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Marilouise, and is survived by a son, Philip J. Smith III of Norristown, PA, and a granddaughter, Rebecca C. Smith of New York City.

A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. September 19, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Inurnment will take place following the mass in the St. Mary’s cremation gardens. A reception will follow the inurnment in the fellowship hall. Please visit our website at www.daniels-funeralhome.com to share fond memories and post tributes.

Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.