Smith, Bruce W., 56, of Pinellas Park, FL, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012 at home.
Born in New Brunswick, NJ, he moved here from Piscataway, NJ in 1988. He was a mechanic and worked on motorcycles as well as cars. He enjoyed socializing, politics, sports, NASCAR, and spending time on his computer. He always offered a helping hand. He was a US Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Patty; two sons, James and SPC Jesse Smith; daughter, Bonnie Smith, all of Pinellas Park; brother, Brian; sister, Sharon Letner; and two grandchildren.
Please sign the guestbook below.
to my husband i love you and i am sure you are up there with boots and my mom riding in the wind keep things safe up ther
i love u Patty ! & i wish i had had the chance 2 get 2 know Bruce……….i know he made u happy
I didn’t really get to know Bruce that well, but he was always cool to me and the times we did talk were always fun. Patty and Bon Bon you guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal;
Love leaves a memory
No one can steal.”
Forever remembered, forever missed.
Gentle thoughts during these difficult days.
Juanita,Joshua,Jacob Baker
miss you pops..he was a good man an tried to help everyone i no he was proud of his kids an loved his family very much we will always miss i love you.
we lost a great man an great father who will be loved an missed. i love you pops your doing much better now
I know I didn’t always agree with your choice of marrying Bruce, but over the years, he has proven his worth–turned out to be a good guy who was always there for his family and friends. I am happy to have him as family and sorry to see him gone. He will always be missed but holding a safe place in my heart. My condolences to all that will miss him.
To the Smith family – Deepest sympathy to all of you for this loss. Thankfully you know that Bruce is not suffering anymore.
A loved one lost can grieve the heart,
and make us yearn for tomorrow,
when God will keep the promise He made
of no pain, no death, no sorrow
(Revelation 21:4).
I always knew where I stood with Jaws. I counted him as one of the few people in this world that I would trust to watch my back.
You will always be dear to my heart. You will be missed brother.
A message from France to tell u That he was à really good man and in France we say That this man had his hand on his heart, Which mean That he was always présent to help people and give his time. Never Forget him. See u soon Patty !!! Julien from France
Dear Patty,I am so saddened for you and your family.Although we have not seen each other much after we moved from the trailer park………… I have always had good memories of you and Bruce and especially watching your kids grow up.I remeember when home computers were first coming out and Bruce got ……….I guess his first one ….around 1995 and he was already so up to speed with being able to use it and many of the sofware programs. He really surprised me and I was happy to know someone else in the trailer park that liked using a computer. Now everyone does.
Dang, this part of getting older and friends and family start passing. I really hate this part of life.
Take care and I hope you and Bonnie and the boys can be strong as you all know that is how Bruce would have wanted you to be.
Bobbie and George
Jaws- you are too ornery to be forgotten. Enjoyed many nights “jawing” with you about everything under the sun, there was nothing you didn’t have an opinion about! And one of the very few to call Brother, thick or thin. Many good times together, say hi to Boots! Patty, Jesse, James, Bonnie, Kayla- remember the man who always held true loudly to his principles- whether you agreed or not- Sympathy, Jim & Linda
My Dearest Brother, So sorry that we did not have enough time. Time never seems to be on our side. Now you have all the time in the (universe?) to keep watch over the rest of us. Will see you again someday. Really hope your not fighting with Mom & Dad…. Seriously. I will love you always and forever and you will always be in my heart and soul. Just wish we had a chance to say goodbye. :O( Thinking of you always.
Your loving and only Sister
Sharon
hey old man, sittin here on ur favorite chair. I want to say thanks for always accepting me in your home. I want you to know I have eyes on ur family now and they will always have me if needed. Love ur wife, boyz n ur pain in the ass daughter. U will be missed. Ride hard my friend. manny
See you in a long while, warm them up for me.
Smitty we still hear you buddy!!!!!!! We will miss you 4 ever!! See ya soon!!!1 Sorry to the family, He will always watch over all of yu and he will never be forgotten Damn IT!!!!!!
even though you were not hear i still heard you over top of everyone at your mamorial you will be missed you and your family will be in my prayers
you were one of the most unique people i know. you treated me like a son and as part of the family. i was lucky and proud to know you. you will always be the loud voice in the back of my head tellin me to not be dumb.
“GOME BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN”
We just wanted to thank you for a good time, although we are sorry for your loss…we are glad to have all of you, your family, included in our lives. Anything you need at all, we’re only a block away :)
Much love <3
We just wanted to thank you for a good time, although we are sorry for your loss…we are glad to have all of you, your family, included in our lives. Anything you need at all, we’re only a block away :)
Much love <3
We just wanted to thank you for a good time, although we are sorry for your loss…we are glad to have all of you, your family, included in our lives. Anything you need at all, we’re only a block away :)
Much love <3
so much i wanted to say and do
Everyone came together for you one last time.. we made the best of it but,, i just wasnt the same.. the table of food just wont ever be the same,, we have to pick our own music now.. we’ve always had you to make our desicions for us.. im going to miss you so much.. I love You.. ur daugter
well dear im doing ok i am takin things one day at a time.i will not ever marry again and will die a smith.but you need to let me get on with my life,please!!thank you for lettin me have a good day today.and you would be so happy to see what your kids are doing ,you would be proud…..love you bruce and i will never forget what we had and how much you loved me.
Sincerely, Kathy Johnson and sons, Danny and Keith,
well today is our annv honey..we would have been married 34 yrs today!! i think of you everyday and i miss you for some reason.i dont miss you yellin at me,but i do miss you and i talking.love you bruce and even your kids think about you.when they hear songs that you made them listen to.. they will never forget there dad!!well happy annv dear