February 19, 2025

4 thoughts on “Former Cape Charles Mayor Smitty Dize Passes Away

  1. This is truly a heartbreaking event. Smitty was such a good person, and an ambassador for everything both the old and new Cape Charles stood/stands for. He was warm, caring, full of love and good old common sense. Sad he seemed so VERY happy with his new job, new love in his life, and of course “Dock”. We’re going to miss you Smitty, until we meet again, God Bless.

  2. Smitty was my hàrbormaster for many years, one who never said the word “no!” In 2010, I came to him first of all about bringing tall sailing ships to Cape Charles. Without his enthusiastic support I knew it couldn’t happen. When Kalmar Nyckel first arrived in June 2011 at our brand new docks, she ripped out a huge mooring cleat. Smitty didn’t bat an eye! Just the same, he rolled out the welcome mat. Within an hour, he personally repaired the damaged dock. Fair winds and following seas, Capt. Smitty!

  3. I had the honor and privilege to work with Smitty back in the early 2000 time period.

    He was a hard worker who was
    100% dedicated to the Town of Cape Charles and its entire population.

    He was personable, professional and knowledgeable in many different areas; especially related to the harbor, boats and the Chesapeake Bay.

    Smitty was always the “go to guy” for an un-varnished common sense approach to the issues we faced at the harbor.

    As someone already wrote- FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS.

    R.I.P. Brother.

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