John F. Smith, 86, of Stuart, FL passed away March 1, 2016 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart.
John was born on January 8, 1930 in Jersey City, NJ; he was the son of Christopher and Estelle Smith. He moved to Stuart in 1988 coming from Union Beach, where he had resided for 22 years coming from Jersey City.
He was a member of Teamsters Union Local 641, Union, NJ. He retired from Acme Markets Warehouse in South Karney, NJ.
John will be remembered as always wanting to help everyone out and he was lovingly known as Mr. Fix It.
He was predeceased in 1993 by his wife, Alma; brothers, Christy, Tommy, Frankie; and sister, Ann Marie.
Survivors include his beloved children, Janet Sleight; John F. Smith, Jr. and wife, Toni; Frank J. Smith; loving grandchildren, Francis Flint and fianc, Michelle Swisshelm, Jennifer L. Lawson and husband, Chad and Jessica Jones and husband, Ryan; cherished great grandchildren, Brittany Flint and fianc, James Myers, Frankie Flint, Ethan Perry Lawson, Maxwell Joseph Lawson, Michael Ryan Jones; great great grandchildren, Riley Lynn Santiago and Jamie Skyee Myers; sisters, Muriel Zdichowski, Gracie Needham, Stella Hulse, and Janice Kozak; three brothers, Joey Smith, Robert Smith and Jimmy Smith.
Viewing hours will be 2 PM to 5 PM at Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home in Stuart with a Service at 4 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John's name may be made in appreciation to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997.
Arrangements under the direction of Treasure Coast Funeral Home & Crematory in Stuart. A guest registry may be signed at www.treasurecoastseawinds.com