Bruce A Smith, a life long resident of Wrightstown, died peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. He was 53.

Born in Doylestown, he was the beloved husband of 35 years to Michele E. Gormley Smith, devoted son of the late Robert J. and Bernadette M. Finnerty Smith.

Bruce was a graduate of Council Rock High School, class of 1977, and has been the proud owner of R. J. Smith Plumbing and Heating for the past 25 years having learned his profession from his late father. Bruce was a man of many talents who loved his family, he especially loved the time he spent traveling to Hawaii, Tahiti and Aruba to scuba dive. He enjoyed his trips to Las Vegas for craps tournaments. He was a die hard Eagles fan who had endless hope for the team.

His courageous battle with cancer never slowed him down; the highlight of the past few years even with his challenges was taking the love of his life Michele to Aruba for some well deserved fun in the sun and pool volleyball. He will be deeply missed by his caring and supportive family and friends.

In addition to his beloved wife Michele, he is survived by his 2 daughters and a son; Crystal Smith-Nemeth (Drew), Danielle Nesteruk (Matt) and Bruce Smith, Jr. “Pop Pop” as he was known will be sadly missed by his 3 adorable grandchildren; Drew and Jack Nemeth and Regan Nesteruk. He is also survived by his devoted siblings, Barbara Koehler (Bill), Robert Smith, Jr. (Linda), William Smith and Beth Smith and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Betty and Warren Gormley.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings Sunday evening January 6, 2013 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and on Monday morning from 8:15 am to 9:15am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to his Funeral Mass 10:00am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew, Sycamore St. Newtown.

Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cancer Center, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104.