Smith, Gerald J. Sr, of Everett passed away on December 7 ^th , 2020. Beloved husband of the late Louise R. (Puopolo) Smith. Devoted father of Susan Halpin and her husband Charles, Gerald J. Smith Jr. and his wife Cheryl and Kevin Smith and his wife Lori. Dear brother of the late Wallace Smith Jr. and Richard Smith. Cherished grandfather of Melissa Auger, Michael Halpin, Kristie DeLoreto, Jason Smith, Kevin Smith Jr. and Shawna Egan. Great-grandfather of 14. Gerald was a US Navy Veteran. Due to the current spike in COVID-19, the guidelines issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and local officials, funeral services will be privately held for the immediate family only under the direction of the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149.