Albert J. Smith

Mr. Smith, 83, of Hazlet, died Oct. 8, 2007, at home. Born in New York, he resided in New York City, and Ocean, prior to relocating to Hazlet. He was a retired detective lieutenant with the New York Police Department (NYPD), where he received the Medal of Honor. He was a past commandant of Marine Corps League Reynolds Detachment, Freehold. He was a member of the NYPD Honor Legion and International Police Association. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Doherty Smith. He is survived by a son, Kevin; a daughter-in-law, Debbie; two brothers, Benjamin and John; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Oct. 11 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Day Funeral Home, Keyport. A Memorial Mass will be Oct. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Union Beach.