The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
Mayor Pays Tribute
 To Late M. J. Smith
City Mourns Passing of Splendid Official - Frater1al
 Leader for Many Years-Excellent Party Worker

Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning for Matthew J. Smith, superintendent of Brookside home for the past six years, proms inent local democratic worker and popular figure, who died yesterday afternoon ct Brookside, ct tho age of 67. The funeral will be held from his home ct Brookside ct 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, to St. Patrick's church, where Q solemn mass of requiem will be sung ct Ii o'clock. Burial will Do in the fam fly plot, old st. Joseph's cemetery.
 Member and high-ranking officer of several local fraternal organisa. tons, Matt" Smith was one of the city's best known residents. For the past six years ho had capably administered tho affairs of Brook. side home, the efficient manner in which the home was being run wln- ming tho admiration of local citi- zcnry. He had been in poor health in recent months, but his death yesterday was Q distinct shock to tho community.
 Active Worker
 An active democrat, MT. Smith had been high in the party councils for many years. He was elected to several terms as city sheriff, he served on many party committees and was Instrumental in bringing about many democratic victories In local elections.
 A member of tho Eagles he held every of1loe in tho local aerie, then became state president and national conductor. Ho was tho first die. tator of the local chapter of Moose, tator of tho local chapter of Moose. He also was 0 member of the Pat. rick sarsfield club, the Woodmen of the World, and the Eagles.
 A resident of Brooklyn for many years, he was c parishioner of St. Patriok's church, and an active officer and member of St. Patrick's Holy Name society.
 MT. Smith was born In Ireland in County Kildare, in i80e. After his parents died, he came to Afners icn to live with his godfather, James Grace, ct Newark, N. J. He worked as a baker there for four years and then carae to Waterbury in 1886. He was employed at Null vaneys bakery, ct Kellys bakery and then began an establishment of his own. He became Q school in- spector in 1902, and later operated c cafe on East Main street. Next ho was named city sheriff, serving two terms, losing c third contest, and then being elected for three more terms.
 Tn 1929, he became superintendent Of charities, and held that post un- til io2o, whom he succeeded the iate Patrick J. Moynihan as superinten- dent of Brooksido homo. His wife acted as iiiatroi ct tho home.
 Mrs. Smith is the former Eliza beth gegnal. She and supt. Smith were married May ib, 1898. Five children were born to tho couple: James M., Matthew Joseph, Eliza beth Agnes, Rev. Francis and Rosemary Smith.
 Mayors Tribute
 Mayor Frank Hayes today ex- pressed profound regret upon tho passing of Superintendent Smith. "The death of Superintendent Smith removes from the city's serv- leo Q conscientious and able ofii. cial," he said. MT. Smiths handling of affairs ct Brookside were of the highest standard. am grieved to learn Of his death and wish to ex- tend my heartfelt sympathy to hiS hereaved family"
 Ex.Mayor Francis F. dulifoile, under whom Mir. Smith served as superintendent of charities, also expressed regret ct his passing. He pointed out that he and eupcrin. tendent Smith had been closely as- sociated for many, many years. Hc paid high tribute to his fine char. acter and expressed sympathy for the family of the daceaNed.