Joseph Edward Dayney-Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph Edward Dayney-Smith - Joe, entrusted to us from God on June 19, 1997, and went home on April 12. Waiting for him in heaven was his little sister Angel(2004), grandpa Smith(2009), grandpa Dayney(1985) and so many other loving souls. His untimely death has left a void impossible to ever fill. Joseph loved anything "cars" from his earliest years. His first favorite car was the pink Barbie Corvette that went everywhere with him. Daddy introduced him to go carts in Ocean City, and the wonder and awe of the ocean came in second to the wonder awe of those go carts! Joseph discovered mighty Monster Trucks after his dad took him, along with Chris to see them in action. He got a monster truck kite for his birthday that year, and learned how to fly that kite. Once flying, Joseph held on and ran down the entire length of the boardwalk, with aunty joyce in hot pursuit! Joseph and Christopher went to a hot rod show in Rosecroft and had their first ...beer - root..(rootbeer!). In 2005, the family traveled to Salt Lake for Uncle Joe and aunt Roseann's wedding. Well, uncle Joe "sealed the deal" when he gave Joseph and his brothers a spin around his neighborhood in his 1985 red convertible Alfa! But there was more. Joseph went wild when he spotted the life-size Oscar Myer Weiner truck and couldn't contain himself! He built working engines for Lego model cars he built. Then came remote control cars. He discovered uncle Paul's black mustang model and claimed it as his own....he pretend rode the motorcycle of a family friend. Joseph's next love was music which carried him through to his last days on earth. He loved listening to varied kinds of rock and metal and delved into the lyrics and story behind each song. For a while he even liked Frank Sinatra! In the end though, metal won. His first live concert was to see "The Rings of Saturn". He composed lyrics and jammed with friends. After high school graduation, he was undecided what to do, so he took up the fine art of making a perfect sub at the local Subway shop in Cape St. Claire. He perfected it. Joseph was deeply sensitive, and kind and accepting of all people . While his social grace's were sometimes awkward, he made an indelible mark on those who mattered. Joseph was an incredible gift to his family. He complained but was obedient and devoted to his family. He leaves behind so many who loved him - his dear nana Glenna Jean, his loving aunt and godmother, aunty Joyce and uncle Paul ; his cherished uncle Joe and aunt RoseAnn in Utah. Aunt Tina in Florida, her husband Kevin and little cousin Willow. In Maryland, godfather David and his wife Trish cherished him. Joseph and his brothers were blessed to have a grandpa after their grandpa Smith died. Grandpa Powell fulfilled his role perfectly until he passed away in 2013. Uncle Paul's sister Carol - affectionately aunt Carol, showered Joseph with love. Aunt Denise and her daughter, Ariane who was Joseph's confirmation godparent and sponsor in 2009, are among so many relatives and friends in Malta who grieve his loss. Countless second cousins in Australia, England and Canada share their grief, many of whom met Joseph in 1998 when he visited Australia with his parents. There are family and friends all over Maryland and the United States who join Joseph's parents in their broken heartedness . His godsister, Monica and parents Rosie and Luis had the good fortune of seeing Joseph just last summer. Joseph leaves behind his two brothers who love and miss him fiercely - Chris, age 20 and Patrick, age 17. His father, lovingly nicknamed "pops" - Charles and his mother, Terri, languish at the untimely loss of their first-born son. He is forever in their hearts and souls. A visitation for Joseph at Lasting Tributes on Bestgate Road, Annapolis is planned for April 24 from 5 -8 pm. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his beautiful life during a funeral mass on April 25 at 10am at St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic church, College Parkway in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, his family requests a simple act of kindness to any person on life's journey who has turned to desperate means to quell their hurt. The family does also intend for any monetary donations to go a meaningful program for children and young persons suffering from substance dependency, mental health illness and Asperger's Syndrome. A search for such a program is underway, and suggestions are welcomed. Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him, may Joseph rest in peace. Amen

Joseph Edward Dayney-Smith

June 19, 1997 - April 12, 2019