Ernest J. Smith, Jr.

North Smithfield – Ernest J. Smith, Jr., 84, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Patricia E. (Pickett) Smith for 59 loving years. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Ernest J., Sr. and Edna (McKenna) Smith.

Ernie was a United States Army veteran and went on to a career as a mechanic and foreman in the plastic production industry. He was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan, but above all, enjoyed spending time with his family and dear friends.

Ernie will be lovingly remembered by all whose lives he has touched over the past eighty-four years.

Beside his loving wife, he leaves three children, David J. Smith of Millville, MA, Loriann Ryan and her fiancé, Dan Keogh, of Cumberland, and Daniel N. Smith and his wife, Kerry, of Millville, MA; eight grandchildren, Brian Smith, Brandon Clifford and his wife, Kayli Clifford, Abigail Smith, Connor Smith, Brady Smith, Madigan Smith, Emerson Smith, and Jack Smith; one great-granddaughter, Marley Clifford; two sisters, Dorothy J. Hamilton of Lakeville, MA, and Denise B. Valley of Maysville, NC and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Brian C. Smith.

VISITATION will be held on Monday, December 1st from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by Services at 9 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Operation Stand Down, 1010 Harford Ave., Unit 1, Johnston, RI 02919 would be appreciated. www.TrippFuneralHome.com