Rose F. Smith Obituary
We announce the death of Rose F. Smith of Hamilton, New Jersey, born in Trenton, New Jersey, who passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 103. Rose will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Francesco Pronesti (Rosello); her siblings, George, Louis Pronesti, Victoria Bruno (Santo) and Angeline "Lucy" Newcamp (John); and her husband Frank L. Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Katherine Smith and Frank Smith (Larisa DeFaria); her grandsons, Frank Smith, Michael Smith (Brittany) and Paul Smith (Caroline); and her great grandchildren, Charlotte, Raegan, Mackenzy, Jaxson and Isabelle Smith. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hamilton Brenna-Cellini Funeral Home (2365 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the St. Mary's Cemetery (1200 Cedar Ln, Trenton, NJ 08610).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rose's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at http://www.stjude.org.
