Lisa-Marie “Lacy” Lopes Smith, 22, of Long Branch, New Jersey, passed away on November 24, 2023, in Hoboken, NJ. Lacy was born on June 17, 2001, in Neptune, New Jersey. They were a free spirit who spoke their truth and had a great love for the creative arts, including dance, drawing, painting, and especially singing. Lacy was an amazing singer in the “Gabba Ghoul” band and was embraced by many within the music community. They also enjoyed spending summers in Portugal with their cousin Chandler, often mistaken for twins. Lacy is survived by their loving partner Franklin Savulich.

Lacy is survived by their mother Brenda Liza Lopes Annasse and stepfather Youssef Annasse, grandparents Jose Lopes, Maria Lopes, and Lois Smith, sisters Aria Annasse and Massiel Napolitano, uncle Anthony Lopes, aunts Ana Paula Lopes, Cyndy Smith, and Debbie Smith, and many cousins. They were preceded in death by their father David Karl Smith, Jr, grandfather David Karl Smith, Sr, and great grandparents Delfim Amaral and Maria Do Ceu Amaral.

Lacy attended Red Bank Regional High School for Music Performing Arts and later returned to Long Branch High School, where they graduated.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, from 1pm to 4pm at Damiano Funeral Home, located at 191 Franklin Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740. A Blessing will commence at 3:30pm, followed by a repass at 4:30pm at the Portuguese Club of Long Branch (Rear entrance), 191 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740.

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