Smith, Joseph E., 65, of Brandon, FL, passed away September 21, 2010, surrounded at home by his family. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, March 10, 1945.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda, his sister, Sister Bernard Agnes of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and his children Diana, Meghan, Michael, Cary, Stephen and Brendan and their spouses. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Saturday , September 25, 2010 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 12:00 Noon at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the American Hemochromotosis Society, http://www.americanhs.org