Mr. Donald J. Smoot, age 53 of Pompano Beach FL, formerly of Medford died Saturday at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Smoot was born in Medford, son of the late Donald and Madeline (Bonasera) Smoot. Mr. Smoot developed a business in East Boston in the building where his father also had an automotive shop. He was the proprietor of Advanced Automotive, an auto repair and body shop. He retired to Florida in 2005. Mr. Smoot was an avid card player and loved automobiles. He was a collector of several things, including coins, cigarette lighters and fine antiques as well as automobiles.
He is survived by two daughters, Christina Smoot of Malden and Madeline Smoot of FL, a son Donald Smoot of Saugus. He the brother of Steven Smoot of Boston. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main Street MEDFORD on Saturday at 9 AM. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. Contributions in Donald’s name may be sent to Malden Catholic High School 99 Crystal Street Malden MA. 02148. Services will conclude with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.