Obituary of Michael G. Smith

Michael G. Smith of Waldwick, NJ, known to many as "Chet", passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at the age of 53. Born in Hoboken, NJ he lived in Mahwah, NJ, before moving to Waldwick. Michael was a Manager for the Americans with Disabilities Act at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford and a parishioner at St. Luke’s Church in Hohokus, NJ. He was an avid N.Y. Giants, Mets and Rangers fan. Survivors include his loving wife of 21 years Angela A. Smith, beloved son Luke Smith, father and mother Robert F. and Patricia A. Smith, brothers Robert P., his wife Christine, Thomas J., his wife Maureen and sister Debra A. Smith; two nieces: Erin, Lillian and a nephew Cooper. Michael is also survived by his brother in-law Victor Pasqualicchio and sister-in-law Elizabeth Pasqualicchio, many friends, aunts uncles and cousins. He is predeceased by his father and mother-in-law: Michael and Arlene Pasqualicchio. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2016 from 3-8 p.m. at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. The funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s Church, 340 Franklin Turnpike, Hohokus, NJ and the interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to the Kessler Foundation, 120 Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover, NJ 07936.