Robert Wesley Smith went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 16, 2023.

Bob was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey.  He attended Long Branch High School and married the love of his life, Marie Cantalice.  He served two years in the army during the Korean War stationed in France. After returning from France, he built the family home in West Long Branch where they lived out the remainder of their lives building their family.

He was a retired mason foreman who was just awarded a certificate of 75 years of Brotherhood in the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers local number 5.  He worked for Pattock Construction company for at least 30 years, building many of the buildings and schools throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. In his time off he also used is skills to assist friends and neighbors who wanted masonry work performed on their homes and enjoyed seeing his sons playing their sports.  He was also a longtime member of the Long Branch Elks Lodge #742.

Robert was predeceased by his parents Wesley and Grace Smith along with his wife Marie Cantalice Smith.  He has three children Wesley A. Smith (Ocean Township), Dennis J. Smith (North Myrtle Beach SC) and Barbara Smith Pollock and her husband Joseph (West Long Branch).

He leaves behind five Grandchildren: Wendy Smith, Katie Smith, Ann Marie Pollock, Jacquelyn Pollock and Kevin Smith with wife Brittania. Four Great Grandchildren: James, Christina, Peyton and Gabriel.

Bob was always known as a hardworking individual and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He will be missed every day.

At the family’s request there will be no memorial services.