SMITH, Paul R. of Malden entered into eternal life on Sunday, July 21, 2024 in his dream house in Waterboro, Maine after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was 59 years of age.  Born in Melrose, Paul lived in Malden.  He earned his Associate's Degree. Paul was retired from the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier. He was also the  the former owner and operator of Superior Painting and Construction Company.  Paul is survived by his devoted mother, Rachel Dantone Glass; his beloved and devoted wife, Mary S. (Ragucci) Pompeo Smith; his dear and devoted children, Paul M. Smith of Somerville and Ashley Smith of Chelsea; his loving grandson, Henry Festa; and his loving step-children, Kenneth Fazio of Malden and Rachel Pompeo of Peabody.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Paul's visitation in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main Street) EVERETT, Friday, July 26, 2024 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul's memory to www.cancer.org would be sincerely appreciated.  Parking with attendants on duty.