Carl “Butch ” H. Smalley

Carl “Butch” Smalley, age 84, of Sharon Hill, PA passed away peacefully at his home on April 24, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 20, 1941, in Southwest Philadelphia, PA, Butch was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud Philadelphian.

Butch is survived and deeply missed by his loving wife of 27 years, Mary Jane Smalley (née Flite), and his children, Karl “Butchy” Smalley (Tina), Harry “Bucky” Smalley (Meghan), Robert Smalley, Michelle Daniels (née Smalley, Kevin), and Michael Smalley. He is also survived by his stepchildren, James Corso (Jenine) and Wendy Vaughn (née Corso); his sister, Florence “Flo” Major (née Smalley, John); and his many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Kathryn Smalley (née Curtis); his beloved first wife, first love and mother of his children, Mary Smalley (née Bradley); his eldest daughter, Dawn Smalley; and his siblings, Andrew Smalley, Elmer “Peck” Smalley, Kathryn “Sis” Burke (née Smalley), Anne Pieschl (née Smalley), Harry “Buck” Smalley II, and Doris Bergmark (née Smalley).

Butch was the proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren, Nicole, Robert, Martina, Ryan, Bonnie, Andrew, Mary, Samantha, Savannah, Nichole, Natalie, Olivia, Blaise, and Rocco and his 6 great-grandchildren, Joseph, Dominic, K’Moni, Ty’Sean, Jordyn, and Jaxsyn, all of whom he cherished deeply.

Affectionately known as “Butch,” he was a quiet but steady presence, someone whose strength, kindness, and unwavering love left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. He served his country with honor in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963.

Butch spent much of his career as a Production and Detail Planner at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and later at Kvaerner Naval Shipyard. In retirement, he continued to stay active, working at OVC and later as a security guard at Lima Estates. He found great joy in working with his hands, especially woodworking in his garage, where he could often be found happily covered in sawdust, creating and fixing things.

A lifelong fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Phillies, Butch rarely missed a chance to cheer on his teams. Above all, he was immensely proud of his family and of his personal journey, including maintaining over 50 years of sobriety, a testament to his strength, resilience, and character.

Butch’s life was defined by love, perseverance, and quiet dignity. He will be remembered always for the way he showed up for those he loved and for the legacy he leaves behind in his family.

Relatives and Friends are invited to his Visitation, Friday, May 1st, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM followed by his Memorial Service 11:00 AM in the Chapel at the DAnjolell-Barone Memorial Home of Wallingford, 908 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA 19086. Inurnment Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.

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