Joseph 'Jay' Paul Smith, Jr., 69 years, of Breinigsville, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.  He was the husband of Christine M Smith for 49 years this past New Year's Eve.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph Paul Smith and Elizabeth Kosty.

Joe was known to be an avid reader throughout his entire life.  Along with this, he loved to travel with his wife.  When he wasn't doing either of these, he was doing everything he could to make his wife happy.  Joe also had a love of gadgets, flashlights and lights in general.

While he's held many jobs in his life, his favorite was working in hardware stores.  He loved helping everyone with their projects and offering advice when necessary.  Known to be a quiet man, he was dependable and loved by everyone who knew him.

Survivors:  wife, Christine, daughter, Jennifer Crown (Shane) of Emmaus, sister, Janet Kostenbauder, grandchildren, Marissa and Michaela DiBucci, Zoe and Zachary Smith, and Julie Ketrow; great granddaughter, Adrianna Buchanan, and many nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by his best buddy Nanook and granddog Venus. He was predeceased by a brother, Donald Smith.

A Memorial service will take place at 6 PM on Thursday, January 18, at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville.  Visitation from 5 to 6 PM.  Private interment. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, c/o Keller Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.