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	Joseph E. Smith Home: Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ Date of Death: January 4, 2010 Age: 75 Birthdate: October 13, 1934 Place of Birth: Paterson, NJ Service Information: Friday, January 08, 2010 10:00 AM St. Lukes RC Church, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ Visitation: Thursday, January 07, 2010 7-9 PM at C. C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home, Ridgewood, NJ Light a candle by adding your thoughts and memories		SMITH- Joseph, E. 75, of Ho-Ho-Kus on January 4, 2010. Born in Paterson, he resided in Ho-Ho-Kus since 1967. Joseph was a graduate of Cornell University and received his engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. He was a member of Chi Phi Fraternity.He was a parishioner of St. Luke's RC Church in Ho-Ho-Kus. While working at Gibbs & Cox he helped design the SS United States and was instrumental in developing the first nuclear powered destroyer. He later went on to employment with Burns & Roe in Oradell before retiring. Surviving are his beloved wife Gloria (nee Syrotiuk) Smith of Ho-Ho-Kus; his two loving daughters, Christine A. Smith of Ho-Ho-Kus and Cynthia A. Smith of Ridgewood. He leaves behind his adoring granddaughter Emily L. Jones and his loving sister Ruth Vlamynck. Also surviving are his three loyal Scotties, Waggstaff, Heather and Tuppence. Funeral Mass Friday at 10:00 AM at St. Luke's RC Church, Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus . (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH) Visiting hours Thursday 7-9 PM only at CC Van Emburgh Funeral Home, Ridgewood. For online condolences please visit www.vanemburgh.com.