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Caleb H. Smith, Jr. passed away at his home in Vero Beach, Florida on November 2, 2022. Cal was born in Rochester, MN on May 27, 1938. He graduated from Tower Hill School in Wilmington, DE and graduated University of Virginia with a degree in English. He was a member of the Chi Psi fraternity Cal was a stock broker for over 40 years, starting with Laird & Company and opening two local offices for Wheat First Securities which later became Wells Fargo. He was also a self-published author of several novels.
Cal lived in Wilmington, DE and Landenberg, PA before moving to Vero Beach. Cal loved dogs, especially his Dobermans and Westies. He was a charter season ticket member and life-long fan of the Philadelphia Flyers and he played for the Wilmington Wheels. An avid sailor, he sailed his boat, Triage, everywhere between Maine and the West Indies and competed in the Bermuda Race twice. He had a special love for the British Virgins Islands and spent many winters there on Triage with friends and family.
Cal was predeceased by his parents, Margaret Gallagher Smith and Dr. Caleb H. Smith, his sisters, Harriett Smith and Priscilla S. Irwin, DVM, and his second wife, Sandra Genier Smith. Cal is survived by his children, Tracey Kirby (John), Melinda P. Smith and Stephanie Mooney (Ted), as well as his beloved grandsons Eddie and Zack Mooney. He is also survived by the mother of his children and best friend, Penny Smith. His canine buddy and loyal friend, Yeats, has a new forever home in Vero Beach.
Funeral services and burial will be private in Pennsylvania.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. lowther Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Frances DiSalvo - friend
November 17, 2022, 12:21 pm
To the Smith Family:
I worked with Cal at Wheat First in Wilmington, DE, & I’m so very sorry for your Loss. Cal was so very kind to me.
Michael Hamilton - Friend
November 17, 2022, 3:13 pm
My sincerest condolences to the family. I worked with Cal for many years at Dean Witter and learned much from his wisdom and experience in the business. More than a colleague, he was a friend. Truly a real gentleman who will be dearly missed.
Gary Gittings
November 20, 2022, 6:24 pm
Cal and I worked together for many years. At one point he was my manager and at the end of his career I was his. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tamara and Angus Lumsden - Friend
November 29, 2022, 1:55 am
Cal was a wonderful neighbor! We enjoyed watching he and Yeats take their daily walks, Cal always had a smile on his face! We would always chat and give Yeats scratches. We feel privileged to be able to give Yeats a new forever home! We just adore him! Cal would be pleased to see how Yeats has settled in and become such a special part of our family!