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Richard O'Brien posted a condolence
Saturday, October 20, 2012
I was Eddie's first Customs supervisor in Brooklyn in the early nineties. I haven't been in contact for years as our careers diverged and I later retired. My wife Alice also worked with Eddie and counted him as a friend as well. When our mutual friend, Ken Hayes, passed along the news of Eddie's passing it really saddened us. Eddie was a fresh face when he joined Customs. Smart and enthusiastic, I could see he was destined for a great career. For all the time we were associated he was a pleasure to work with and was a real gentleman. Our prayers are with your family.
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Bernadette Kromer posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
Bernadette Kromer purchased flowers (Basket of Memories)
Dearest Mary Jo, Emma & Abby, We are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you. May God's love surround you with peace & comfort. With Love, The Kromer Family
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Karen Farina posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
Karen Farina purchased flowers (Shared Memories Bouquet)
We have great memories of Ed from Brooklyn. He was such a nice person, and so funny and kind. Our prayers are with all of you. All our sympathy, Karen Farina and Mary Walsh
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Friday, October 19, 2012
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For everything you were and will always be to anyone one who's life you have touched. Too young, too soon, too tragic.
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John Zarate posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
Mary Jo, Emma, and Abby - My deepest condolences to you. Ed and I met and worked together in the worksite enforcement unit in HQ. We would go out to lunch, share stories about our families and careers, and we quickly became good friends. Ed was an amazing person who positively influenced the lives of all he touched.
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David, Mary & Charlotte Merrill posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
Mary Jo, Emma, and Abby - Our hearts are heavy in sorrow for you and all of Ed's family. We treasure our friendship and the many joyful times we have shared; when we connected only a few years ago, amidst the many laughs, the powerful love connecting your family unit was clearly evident. How that love translated into the indescribable courage you have displayed leaves an indelible mark on all whose lives you have touched. We stand with you now and always, humbled by your courageous and loving spirit.
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Thomas Miceli posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
My deepest condolences to your family. Ed was a great guy and I enjoyed our time in Xaverian. God Bless you.
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Julie Koppang posted a condolence
Friday, October 19, 2012
Dearest MJ, Emma and Abby, You are in our prayers, our thoughts and we hold you close in our hearts at this time. MJ, you married your prince 12 years ago and the two of you cherished one another every day. The love and devotion you and Ed shared was palpable. Emma and Abby, your Daddy lives on in you. He is so proud of his smart, loving, kind, beautiful girls. We will miss The Captain and feel blessed to have had his friendship. We love you, The Koppang Family
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margaret posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
margaret purchased flowers (Ringed by Love)
In my heart forever Love, Mom
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Brandie Jackson posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Brandie Jackson purchased flowers (Graceful Tribute Wreath)
Our sincere condolences to you Mary Jo, Emma and Abigail. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you! Homeland Security Investigations Executive Associate Director's Staff
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Allison Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Allison Smith purchased flowers (A Full Life)
You are in our hearts. Much love, Adam and Allison Smith and family
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Joe Malazo posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Joe Malazo purchased flowers (Truly Loved Basket)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. With deepest sympathy, The Malazos.
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Tonya Fox posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Ed was truly an amazing person, a dedicated, committed agent, and a true friend to everyone. Even in the most stressed times, he had an easy smile, quick joke, or friendly rib for everyone. As Ed was truly an angel here on earth, it is only fitting that he is now one in Heaven. My deepest sympathy to Mary Jo, Emma and Abby, and his extended family and friends.
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Tonya Fox posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Ed was truly an amazing person, a dedicated, committed agent, and a true friend to everyone. Even in the most stressed times, he had an easy smile, quick joke, or friendly rib for everyone. As Ed was truly an angel here on earth, it is only fitting that he is now one in Heaven. My deepest sympathy to Mary Jo, Emma and Abby, and his extended family and friends.
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Brandie Jackson posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
How very sad to hear of Ed's passing. HSI has lost one of its very best! He will be long remembered for all his hard work, dedication, committment and most definitely his great sense of humor. My deepest sympathy is with you Mary Jo, Emma and Abigail as well as with the entire Smith family at this very sad and difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Kendra, Joe, Isabella and Giancarlo Turchiarolo posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2012
We remember seeing you at church after Easter Mass taking pictures in the garden and all of you looking so happy to be able to share that beautiful day. We will remember Ed for his grace, courage and the love he had for all of you. His spirit will live forever through your memories of your time together. May God bless you and protect all of you.
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kathleen obrien posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
kathleen obrien purchased flowers (Divine Light)
To our Dear BROTHER- Thanks for a lifetime of laughter. We love you, Kathy and Bob, Karen and Sean
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Janette Lomeli posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Janette Lomeli purchased flowers (Ocean Breeze Spray)
Our Deepest Condolenses. Ed will be missed by all who knew him. He was a great co-worker and friend. Eddie Hurtado and Janette Lomeli
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Erica Petrillo posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Dear Mary Jo, Emma and Abby, My sincerest condolences on the passing of your husband and father. Ed was adored by so many at HQ and his kindness, wicked sense of humor, and smile will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Smith Family. Sincerely, Erica
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The Smith Family (Steve, Rhina and Sabrina) posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Words cannot express our deepest sympathies to Mary Jo, Emma and Abby on the loss of Ed, their Captain America. The love this family shares is the type of love that movies are made of and everyone strives for...you will forever be in our hearts xxoo
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Paul Nichols posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Ed, We met in 2004 while on detail in Phoenix. You made a lasting impression on me, and I appreciate the advice you shared with me on life and the job. When I saw you in D.C. a few years ago, you were the same affable guy I met years ago, despite your HQ assignment. You were loved, and will be missed. My sincere condolences to the Smith family. Paul Nichols Tucson, AZ
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Dennis Ulrich posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
On behalf of the men and women of the HSI SAC El Paso office we send our deepest condolences to the family. Ed and I met during our tour in Headquarters and Ed always brought the laughter to the moment... God Bless and rest in peace
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Gloria L. Marshall posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Smith Family. I worked with Eddie on various ICE matters and got to know him as a wonderful person, gentlemen and exceptional worker. I too share your loss and am saddened by Eddie's passing. May God Bless the family.
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The Adkinson-Calopietro Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Mary Jo, Emma, and Abby, our deepest sympathies on the passing of your amazing husband and father. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. You have all been a truly shining example of love, fortitude and grace. May God bless you all.
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Diane Maloney posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Our deepest sympathies, love and prayers your cousins from Staten Island. "God looked around His garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home". May God continue to watch over the entire Smith family.
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Liam Leahy posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Liam Leahy purchased flowers (Mixed white spray)
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY LIAM AND DORA LEAHY
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Chris Cappannelli posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
I first met Ed on the phone in January 2009, as I was preparing to report to HQ; Tom Annello, my first Unit Chief in HRVWCU, has asked Ed to reach out to me to assist me in my transition there.
As Ed and I spoke, we came to discover that we were from the "old neighborhood" - "Broiklyn", NY (is there any other? :-) ...): amazingly, although we had never crossed paths having lived so close to each other (he in the Marine Park section of the borough, and I from Mill Basin), I came to find that we knew many of the same people and many of the same places that defined that area where we were born, raised and grew up - an almost instant bond was formed, although we used to jokingly "bash" each other about him being the "Mick" from Marine Park and me being the "Ginny" from Mill Basin :-) ...
I also came to find out that Ed was an Inspector in his previous life, as was I; he in Newark, and I in Miami, and that we both made that transition from tossing dirty clothes and humping cargo (as a rite of passage that all Inspectors must go through) to busting real crooks as field agents and then, alas, pushing paper at HQ - LOL !!! HQ life was quite the far cry from the realities of the field where we both cut our teeth.
When I arrived in DC in March 2009, Ed was the first person to take me out to eat while I was in temp quarters at the Residence Inn on U.S. 50 in Chantilly - The venue? No, not Morton's or The Capital Grille, but ... wait for it ... Five Guys, right down the hill from the hotel. Now, let me tell you, for a guy from Florida never exposed to the pleasures of a Five Guys burger and fries, I have to say I was lost in all of the greasy goodness of a double patty with cheese, bacon, grilled onions and mushrooms - heaven on earth !!! But, for as good as the food was, the company was that much better, and I knew Ed and I would get along just great.
I did 26 months at HQ, about equally split between HRVWCU and Domestic Operations. And, let me tell you, Ed kept this "ginny"'s feet to the fire when it came to reporting the happenings of the National Gang Unit - I can't tell you how many Director's Notes and Dailies he used to harass me (lovingly, of course) to write, forward or otherwise give exposure to his boys and girls at the NGU. But, it was hard to say "No" to Eddie - he was that kind of a guy, and, even when the substance of the daily activity was a tad weak, I found a way to "spruce it up" a bit with some razzle-dazzle writing and a call up to the JIOC to push it through (thanks Larry Hall and Mark Tempert :-) ...).
I always "threatened" to take him to Five Guys on a number of occasions, but, life somehow got in the way - we both had families, and time at HQ was very limited outside of the job, because we spent so many hours there, trying to do the good work that the citizens of this nation demanded in defense of its security. And, I tell you: Edward J. Smith, Jr. was a man amongst men - he gave all, BOTH to his family AND his country, and there are few finer I have met in my life than Ed.
Ed was supposed to come see me off at the Mandarin upon my departure from HQ at the end of May 2011, but I had heard rumors to the effect that he wasn't feeling quite himself ... God almighty, who would have known or guessed, yes? I wanted to reach out more, but I also wanted him to concentrate on the fight - although I couldn't volunteer to make meals, I would send gift cards, through Erica Petrillo and Rick Navalta in Ops to Mark Selby for Ed and the family to get Five Guys, as to get calories with greasy splendor into his body, in the hopes it would sustain him for the long journey ahead. And, as much as I prayed and supplicated to the Lord God that this cup might pass from him, his family and all of us, I had to surrender when the e-mail was broadcast yesterday afternoon and say "His will be done, not mine" :-( ...
And so tonight, amongst the alligators and the cottonmouth at the edge of the Everglades, where I returned, I find myself saying to Ed: "You're killing me ...", as I used to often say to him at HQ whenever he would poke his head into my cubicle and nudge me for that Director's Note or that Daily, and I am left asking God as to exactly what kind of shop He is running to take such a good man from us so soon. Even the Five Guys won't taste quite the same from this day forward, but, Ed, I am asking you to hold a table for us, in that little corner of Heaven, that, when I join you, we're going to eat and drink like no tomorrow, and cholesterol and fat be damned.
I wish you could see my tears, Ed, but they don't show up on a computer - trust me, they are real, and I will miss you always.
Cappy
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Kathy and Bob O'Brien posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
For our Brother and Uncle we will miss you dearly. We continue to pray for the comfort of his girls. We are confident Emma and Abby have their own Special Guardian Angel. MJ and his daughters will continue to feel his love transcending all. Ed leaves a void that can never be filled within our family but he will remain within our hearts and memories forever. Whenever we see a guy wearing socks and sandals we will smile to ourselves.
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the Egans posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Our deepest sympathies Mary Jo on Ed's passing. The courage and love you showed your daughters is your legacy as parents, and as many others have said, is an inspiration to so countless people. May you find comfort and peace knowing Ed is home and new again beside his Maker. And may God Bless you and hold you close through your grief.
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Owen Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Mary Jo, Emma, and Abby we are inspired by your courage, strength, grace and fortitude in the face of such a great loss.
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Liz Quinn posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
I knew Ed when he was young and I spent a lot of time in the Smith home in Brooklyn. They are a wonderful family and Ed was greatly loved by his parents and his sisters. May he rest in peace.
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CANON JOHN ANTHONY PINTABONE posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
MY PRAYERS ARE FOR THE SOUL OF EDWARD WHO I HAVE KNOW SINCE HE WAS 12...TO HIS WIFE, TO EMMA AND ABBY AND HIS MOTHER MARGARET SMITH,HIS SISTERS KAREN LEAHY AND KATHLEEN O BRIEN ...MAY REST IN THE MERCY OF JESUS A WISH WE ALL HOPE FOR ...V.REVEREND CANON JOHN ANTHONY PINTABONE KHS
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The O'Donnell Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Our thoughts & prayers are with you; may God hold you in the palm of His Hand.
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Mary Baldwin posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Much love and prayers to Mary Jo, Emma and Abby!!!
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Wendy Berg posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to Mary Jo and the children.
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Alfred Birdsong posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Our prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss.
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