Epitaph on a Friend By Robert Burns

An honest man lies here at rest The friend of all, the friend of truth, A friend of age and guide of youth.

Few hearts like his with virtue warmed, Few heads with knowledge so informed. If there’s another world, he lives in bliss, If there’s none, he made the best of this.

In Loving Memory

JOHN SMIGEL Jr. AUGUST 23, 1936 - DECEMBER 29, 2016

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017 SAINT PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELLESLEY, MASSACHUSETTS

“There is no shipwreck without hope; there is no dark without dawn; nor storm without haven.”

Saint John Paul II

Prelude
Blessing with Holy Water Processional Hymn

Air on a G String - Bach
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

First Reading Read by:

Responsorial Psalm

Second Reading Read by:

Gospel
Homily
Prayers of the Faithful

Letter of Paul to Timothy 2:6-8 Arlene Kenny

Offertory Hymn Communion Hymn

Song of Farewell Recessional Hymn

Concluding Rite

Pallbearers

Ave Maria - Schubert Panis Angelicus

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

St. Paul Parish Celebrant
Rev. James J. Laughlin
Pastoral Associate Kay Kociuba

Introductory Rites

John “Jack” Smigel, Jr. of McLean, VA, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. Born in Torrington, CT, August 23, 1936, son of the late John and Svetlana (Pienkos) Smigel of Naples, FL.

An electrical engineer, entrepreneur, restaurateur and international government contractor, Jack's interest in world travel began with his service in the US Army during the Cold War. Later he embarked upon a career with the CIA involving international assignments for which he was well qualified.

After serving his country for thirteen devoted years, showing his flexibility, he changed directions and became a restaurateur in Washington, DC and Keystone, CO. In Washington he was co-owner of the Class Reunion, a popular gathering place for members of the Washington Press Corps and government and industry officials of many stripes and standing. Located a short distance from the White House, the Class Reunion quickly became a favorite of the White House staff, whose members appreciated Jack's habit of keeping to himself the conversations of the confidential kind he overheard nightly. He later became the owner/operator of Maurice’s in Palm Beach, FL, exposing him to conversations the gossip columnists would have relished.

Unable to stay away, Jack returned to work as a government contractor subjecting him to extensive travel in the region and gaining expertise on Middle East matters. This larger than life character was in his 70s when finally, he retired with an endless repertoire of stories to tell. In his later years, Jack enjoyed spending time with his family and friends on Cape Cod, following his beloved Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, New England Patriots, and Washington Redskins. An avid reader, his library was full of books on WWII, biographies, political/military histories, and antique clocks.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Diane Grandy Smigel of McLean, VA, his sister, Janet Smigel Van Deusen of Torrington, CT, his sister- in-law Deborah Grandy of Wellesley, MA, brother-in-law Malcolm D. Grandy, Jr. of Sandwich, MA and many cousins, nieces and nephews all of whom held him in high esteem.

The Smigel family kindly invites you to continue the celebration of Jack’s life at a luncheon at the Wellesley College Club

727 Washington Street, Wellesley
immediately following the interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Liturgy of the Word

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
Arlene Kenny

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Rev. James J. Laughlin Response: “Lord Hear Our Prayer”

Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation of the Gifts

Malcolm & Diane Grandy

Malcolm Duncan Grandy Jr. Malcolm Duncan Grandy III Malcolm Duncan Grandy IV

Edred Childs Benton IV Christian Ryan Brebbia