47 Main Street
Mantua, NJ 08051
P: (856) 468-0670
E: smithfh@comcast.net
Manager Daniel N. Smith, NJ Lic #3263
Bom-Wrapper

The Memorial Candle Program has been designed to help offset the costs associated with the hosting this Tribute Website in perpetuity. Through the lighting of a memorial candle, your thoughtful gesture will be recorded in the Book of Memories and the proceeds will go directly towards helping ensure that the family and friends of Francis Witt can continue to memorialize, re-visit, interact with each other and enhance this tribute for future generations.

Thank you.

Cancel
Select Candle
Francis Witt
In Memory of
Francis A.
Witt
1939 - 2018
Click above to light a memorial candle.

The lighting of a Memorial Candle not only provides a gesture of sympathy and support to the immediate family during their time of need but also provides the gift of extending the Book of Memories for future generations.

Obituary for Francis A. Witt

Francis A. Witt
Francis A. Witt age 78, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Born and raised in National Park he was a son to Joseph Witt and Rita (nee Corcoran). He was Vice President of Marketing for McKernan Architects and Associates in Cherry Hill. Francis was a former Mayor of National Park for 16 years, and served as former chairman on the Gloucester County Democratic Committee as well as the Gloucester County Utilities Authority. He was a former Commissioner for the Pinelands Commission and served on the Rowan College at Gloucester County Foundation Board. Francis always enjoyed attending many various events and functions with his friends and colleagues. Fran was happiest spending every weekend at home with his family. He especially looked forward to the summers spending time with his family at his daughter’s house in Wildwood Crest. But most of all Francis loved his wife Gen, his daughters and truly adored his grandchildren.

Francis is survived by his wife, Genevieve E. Witt (nee VanDexter), four daughters, Genevieve E. Witt of Mt. Laurel, Frances A. Morey (Lou) of Wildwood Crest, Patricia A. Koskinen (John) of Oak Valley, and Kathleen M. Keegan (Jack) of West Deptford, five grandchildren, Billy, Louie, Matt, Jack and Genna, and one great grandson, Lucas.

Family and Friends may visit from 9 am to 12 pm on Saturday, February 10th, at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, where funeral services will be held at 12 pm. Entombment will follow at New St. Mary's Mausoleum in Bellmawr. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com
Printable
Recently Shared Condolences
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
Recently Shared Stories
Recently Shared Photos
Share by: