Obituary: Father Joseph P. Smyth, seminary professor, clergy personnel director, and pastor
Father Joseph P. Smyth, a priest of the archdiocese with years of service in parishes, seminary, and as director of clergy personnel died at Regina Cleri Residence, Boston, on March 20, 2021. Born on Sept. 20, 1928, in Cambridge, he was the only child of the late Joseph and Mary (O'Hara) Smyth. He grew up in St. Peter Parish and attended the parish elementary school before trekking on the MTA, now MBTA, to Boston College High School, then situated in the South End. Following his graduation from BC High in 1945, he went to Boston College and obtained a degree in mathematics graduating in 1949. He was granted a master of business administration from Harvard University in 1951. He served for two years in the recently formed United States Air Force; historians will note that he served during the Korean conflict.
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