Preston E. Smith Obituary (1969

Preston E. Smith, Jr., suddenly passed away on April 20, 2021 at home. Born and raised in South Philadelphia and he played sports for Columbus and Capitola sports programs. Proud member of the Rolls-Royce Boys. Preston graduated from South Philadelphia High School "Class of 1987" and was featured twice in Whos Who of America, South Philly Legend. He enjoyed watching wrestling, listening to classic rock, playing chess and was always the life of the party. Preston was a smart, whitty and loving, caring son, brother, uncle and father. Beloved son of Judith Bassetti and the late Preston Smith, Sr. Loving brother of Michael (Teresa) Smith, Elisha (Joseph) Washklovitch and Cindy (Anthony) Fardella. Uncle of Brendon, Mikalea, Michael, Brian and Cristiano. Father of Patrick (Caitlyn) Glanzmann and grandpop of Lacey and Carson. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wed. from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Murphy Ruffenach, Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home (3rd & Wolf Streets). A period of remembrance will follow at 1:30 PM all are invited to share. Burial Private. Cemetery Burial will be private PAUS Gathering Wednesday, April 28, 2021 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC. 2237-41 South Third St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1578 Period of remembrance Wednesday, April 28, 2021 1:30 PM - Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC. 2237-41 South Third St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1578 Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578