Stephen J. Smyth, age 68, recently of North Wales, Pa., passed peacefully, after a long illness on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Elm Terrace Gardens.

He was the beloved husband of Nancy (nee. Maturi) whom he married on April 8, 1978.

Stephen was the loving father of one daughter, Kristen M. Smyth, and one son Matthew S. Smyth, and grandfather to Roman M. Smyth.

Born December 28, 1954, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rita (Gallagher) Smyth.

He was one of eight children. 

His surviving siblings are Kathleen Reilley, Susan Smyth, Thomas Smyth, Veronica Snyder, Paul Smyth, and Sheila Quinn. His sister, Karen Smyth passed away in 2022.

He attended Lincoln High School in Philadelphia. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Temple University and a Masters Degree in Education from Holy Family University.

He served the Philadelphia Police Department for 27 years rising to the rank of Lieutenant. He was a teacher in the Philadelphia School District for 14 years.

Stephen spent 52 years living in Philadelphia and 16 years living in North Wales, Pa.

In addition to his wife, children and siblings he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

He is also predeceased by his nephew Michael Brown (2017).

His Funeral Mass will be held Monday, October 2, 2023, at 11:30 am, at Saint Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Avenue, Lansdale, Pa. 19466. Visitation and Viewing precede the Mass beginning at 9 am. A reception will follow the Mass at Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center, 1401 Morris Road, Blue Bell, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to AFTD (Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration) 2700 Horizon Drive, Suite 120, King of Prussia, Pa. 19406 or Breast Cancer Association, https://donate.cancer.org.