Obituary of Regina A. Smith

SMITH , Regina A. "Jean" age 62 of Collings Lakes, NJ on October 12, 2010 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and friends. Legacy A loving woman with a magnetic personality, Jean made friends easily and often. Most could say they never saw her angry, wearing her smooth disposition effortlessly. The center of Jean's life though, was her family, whom she cherished. Jean loved to make people feel good about themselves and having a career as a hairstylist, she got to make people look good too! Through the years, she helped to make good times into great times; whether it having fun at the casinos, traveling or hanging out and laughing with friends and family. Family She is the beloved wife of 44 years to Robert E. Smith, Sr. "Bob". Devoted mother of Pattianne, Stacey, Bobby and Shawn . Loving mother in law of Tina and Lori. Proud grandmother of Tiffani, Anthony, Nicholas, Brett, Victoria, Kyle, Kevin, Tyler, & Jason. Grammy the Great to Ethan. Dear sister of Hon. James Rafferty "Jed", Eileen Vogel, Mimi Rafferty, BettyAnne Snyder, Donna Vogel, Collette Carroll and the late Patti Wiggington. Daughter of the late Hugh A. and Regina Rafferty. Daughter in law of the late Gloria Smith. She is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters in law and friends. Farewell Service Family and friends are invited to attend A Lifetime Celebration Wednesday 6-8:30 PM with Time of Remembrance 8:30 PM and Thursday 10 to 10:45 in Our Lady of the Lakes Church, 19 Malaga Rd., Collings Lakes, NJ 08094. Memorial Mass 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jean's memory to Our Lady of the Lakes Church address above. Tributes and memories may be shared by clicking on the "share a memory" link.