James Andrew Smego
June 10, 1949 – July 30, 2023
James Andrew Smego, 74, of Huntingtown passed away on July 30, 2023 with loved ones by his side. He was born on June 10, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to Andrew Paul and Eileen (Woods) Smego.
James is survived by his wife Teresa M. Smego of Huntingtown, daughters Barbara Ganley (Kevin) of Huntingtown, Sarah Smego-Williams (Brandon) of Port Republic, and Jessica Smego of Huntingtown, grandchildren Shannon, Shawna, and Connor, brother Francis Smego, sister Elizabeth Smith, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Jim grew up just blocks from the Capital. His early life was spent running around the streets of DC, jumping on and off street cars, finding stray dogs, riding bikes, and exploring the Anacostia River in an abandoned rowboat.
He worked at the Naval Research Laboratory, after more than 37 years of dedicated service; ultimately retiring in 2004 as an Exhibit Maker. In his free time, Jim enjoyed creating. Nothing excited him more than when he was turning the ideas in his head into reality. Be it a boat, a shed, turning a golf cart into a WWII Jeep, building a toy car for his kids, or a dining room table for family meals, and so much more. Another passion was cars! Building a kit car, restoring an old Ford pickup, he loved working on cars. He could always be found in the garage doing what he truly loved.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Eileen Smego.
Family will receive friends and loved ones on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, for a Memorial Gathering from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD 20736. Interment will be private.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.RauschFuneralHomes.com
Visitation
Services
- Memorial Visitation
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Condolences
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2 Aug 2023
3:42pm
I am so sorry to hear of this unexpected and devastating loss. My heart aches for your entire family. May your wonderful memories give you the strength to face the days ahead. I’m here if you all need anything at all. <3 <3
City
St Leonard
State
MD
3 Aug 2023
4:39pm
To Teresa and family, John and I are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We always hoped to go camping with you but our paths went in different directions. We have know you all for so long and our memories go way back to the days of hard work, fun, and growing families. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
City
Oxford
State
NC
4 Aug 2023
4:23pm
Dear Smego Family,
We are so saddened to hear about Mr. Smego’s passing. Jessica has told us so many stories over the past 3 years about how special of a man Mr. Smego was. We pray for peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Edward Jones – Region 315
City
Charlotte
State
NC
7 Aug 2023
8:41am
Smego Family,
I was blessed to have worked for Mrs. Teresa, and being able to have long talks with her about James was the highigh of my day. The way she lit up and would explain everyday events that Jim would make into month long projects was the funniest. It saddens me that the world has lost a blessed soul, our prayers go out to the Smego daughters, Teresa and the entire family. We are praying for you and your family in the coming days, weeks, months and years.
Lonnie Lewis
City
Andrews Air Force Base
State
Maryland
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I am so sorry to hear of this unexpected and devastating loss. My heart aches for your entire family. May your wonderful memories give you the strength to face the days ahead. I’m here if you all need anything at all. <3 <3
To Teresa and family, John and I are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We always hoped to go camping with you but our paths went in different directions. We have know you all for so long and our memories go way back to the days of hard work, fun, and growing families. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Dear Smego Family,
We are so saddened to hear about Mr. Smego’s passing. Jessica has told us so many stories over the past 3 years about how special of a man Mr. Smego was. We pray for peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Edward Jones – Region 315
Smego Family,
I was blessed to have worked for Mrs. Teresa, and being able to have long talks with her about James was the highigh of my day. The way she lit up and would explain everyday events that Jim would make into month long projects was the funniest. It saddens me that the world has lost a blessed soul, our prayers go out to the Smego daughters, Teresa and the entire family. We are praying for you and your family in the coming days, weeks, months and years.
Lonnie Lewis