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Abram E. “Abe” Smith

1907 - 2004

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Catherine Boruch lit a candle

Thursday, July 30, 2020

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I have a painting done by Coach Abe Smith. My father was Michael F Boruch. He played football at Plainfield High School along with Milt Campbell who later won the Olympic decathlon. My father looked up to coach and once took me to his home where he was painting portraits. My father was an exceptional man, father, athlete, and was always listening to sports, talking about sports watching sports going to games and lifting people to better themselves and achieve success in life through the spirit and teaching he learned playing sports and being coached but such tremendous people as Abe Smith.

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Stan Riveles posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 22, 2004

To the Family of Abe Smith: I would like to express my deep regrets and sympathy at the passing of Coach Smith. He was one of a handful of people who I can genuinely say had a deep and lasting effect on me. He helped me achieve my life's dreams--to be a successful athlete and to attend the college of my choice. I was a third string fullback. He saw I had the potential be a first string tackle. I told him I wanted to attend Yale, and he opened doors for me and supported me in every way he could. He was an unselfish mentor who guided me toward fulfilling the best in myself. I also believe, like a father, he was proud of my achievements and understood how much he had contributed. The fullness of his life lives on in those he helped shape. With deepest condolences, Stan Riveles PHS '59

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Alan Leibowitz posted a condolence

Friday, September 17, 2004

"Coach" Smith encouraged and supported all of us on the “PHS 1956-57 Wrestling team”. He was focused and strong. A really wonderful leader and friend. I have always fondly and often thought of him.

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John Knight posted a condolence

Thursday, September 16, 2004

Thanks for the great memories at Plainfield High School - 1962 football team. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless, John and Sharon Knight

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Jerry Plum posted a condolence

Thursday, September 16, 2004

I was a graduate of Plainfield High in 1960. I playet football for Coach Smith in '57, '58, and '59. He was a great coach and a great guy. He had a long and wonderful life. He is now going home to heaven for a better time. May God bless his family and grant them His peace. My deepest sympathy, Jerry Plum PHS '60 USNA '65 Commander, USN (Retired)

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Tom Regan posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 15, 2004

I hate to spread rumors but Abe's passing depleats our ranks of not only one of our area's greatest ever football coaches but a genuine leader and gentleman who left an indelible imprint on all of us who ever came in contact with him.

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Bill Polisson posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 15, 2004

Although I wasn't gifted to play for coach, I always admired the man. I am a PHS graduate from 1968

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Dick Gaine posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 15, 2004

To the family of Abe Smith, I,m a 1959 Graduate of PHS. Abe Smith was one of the finest educators I aver had the privelage of knowing. I didn't know him as a coach, as I didn't play football, but I knew him as the head of the physical ed dept. He was always fair, understanding and just a all around "good"person. When I saw the paper today and the picture, I felt very sad. Please accept my condolences. Dick Gaine

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Joseph L. Hines posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 15, 2004

Thank you for some fond memories, Coach. Joe Hines, P.H.S. Class of '58

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Esther Lisco Van Fleet posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 15, 2004

I was in Mr. Smith's homeroom class in PHS. He was always very pleasant and helpful to the students in his homeroom. I will always think of him with fond memories

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Vicki Rothberg McIsaac posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 15, 2004

I was a student at PHS from 1960-1963 and remember Coach Smith very well. He was a fellow Rotarian of my father Ed Rothberg. I was sorry to read of his passing. He was such a friendly and likeable person. My heart goes out to his family. You must have many wonderful memories to help you through this difficult time. Vicki R. McIsaac Miami, Florida

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Michael Leibowitz posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 15, 2004

I'm a better person because of Abe Smith. Thanks coach. Michael Leibowitz

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