Joseph R. Smania 'Pepe'11/5/1926 ~ 05/21/2013Joseph Smania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 while surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born November 5, 1926 in Castello di Godego, Italy, and was the son of Edovilio Smania and Gemma Caon. He married Maria Elizabeth Diaz in Rosario, Argentina in 1953. Studied at Italy's 'Scuola di Arte e Mestieri', where he mastered in Fine Arts and Furniture Design Construction. He immigrated to the United States with his family after living in Italy, Argentina and Switzerland; they settled in the Salt Lake City area, where he started his own furniture manufacturing company, which he had until he retired. His hobbies included music, and he enjoyed playing the classical accordion in his free time. He was also passionate about restoring antique cars and making violins, but above all else, he was dedicated to being there for his family, friends, and neighbors. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Orfeo and Alfredo. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth and their children Graciela, Robert and Christian; his brother Roberto, sisters Elide, Lucia and Edda; grandchildren Mandy, Christina, David, Samantha, Danielle, Bree, Mandy, Hannah, Christian Jr. and 17 great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., May 28, 2013 at the Manila 2nd. Ward, 950 East 850 North, American Fork. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the American Fork Cemetery.A special thanks to Alpha Home Health and Hospice and Ashford Memory Care for the compassionate and loving care they provided. And thank you to our wonderful neighbors, friends and members of the Manila 2nd. Ward.For more information and condolences, go to: www.serenicareofdraper.com.
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