SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
RULE 13d-2(a)
(Amendment No. __________ )(1)
FIRSTFED AMERICA BANCORP
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COMMON STOCK
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(Title of Class of Securities)
00001093362
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(CUSIP Number)
VINCENT A. SMYTH, 2001 SAILFISH POINT BLVD., STUART FL 34996 (772) 225-5425
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
JUNE 12, 2003
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(Date of Event which Requires Filing of This Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to
report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing
this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the
following box [_].
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original
and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7(b)
for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
(Continued on following pages)
(Page 1 of 4 Pages)
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(1) The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which
would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act
but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the
Notes).
(SC13D-07/99)
CUSIP No. 13D Page 2 of 4 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
VINCENT A. SMYTH 331-34-9689
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [_]
(b) [_]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
PERSONAL FUNDS
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [_]
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S.A.
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
SHARES _________________________________________________________________
8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 485,018 WITH MARY E. SMYTH
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EACH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON _________________________________________________________________
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
485,018
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
6%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP No. 13D Page 3 of 4 Pages
Item 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER
This statement relates to the shares ("Shares") of common stock, $.10
par value ("common stock") of FirstFed America Bancorp, Inc. ("Issuer"). The
principal executive offices of the Issuer are located at One FirstFed Park, Swan
Sea, Massachusetts 02722.
Item 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND
(a) Name: Vincent A. Smyth and Mary E. Smyth (the "Reporting
Persons").
(b) The principal business addresses of the Reporting Persons are:
Vincent A. Smyth and Mary E. Smyth - 2001 Sailfish Point
Blvd., Stuart, Florida 34996.
(c) The present principal businesses of the Reporting Persons are:
Vincent A. Smyth and Mary E. Smyth - 2001 Sailfish Point
Blvd., Stuart, Florida 34996, attorney and housewife,
respectively.
(d) None of the Reporting Persons has, during the last five years,
been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic
violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e) The Reporting Persons have not, during the last five years,
been party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or
administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result
of such proceeding was or is subject to a mandating activities
subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any
violation with respect to such laws.
(f) The Reporting Persons are citizens of: Vincent A. Smyth and
Mary E. Smyth - USA
Item 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION
The funds for this purchase were acquired from the personal funds of
Vincent A. Smyth and Mary E. Smyth.
Item 4. PURPOSES OF TRANSACTION
The acquisitions of Common Stock to which this statement relates have
been made for the purposes of investment.
Item 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
Vincent A. Smyth and Mary E. Smyth, his wife, are the beneficial owner
of 485,018 shares of the Issuer's common stock (Representing 6% of the issued
and outstanding common stock). Of these 485,018 shares, Vincent A. Smyth and
Mary E. Smyth have shared voting and dispositive power over the 485,018 shares.
During the last 60 days the following shares were acquired by the
Reporting Persons:
Vincent A. Smyth and Mary E. Smyth, his wife - 1,000 at $29.46 on May
15, 2003; 1,300 at $29.75 on May 19, 2003; 8,400 at $29.83 on May 20, 2003;
10,000 at $29.81 on May 21, 2003; 5,000 at $29.77 on May 22, 2003; 4,100 at
$29.89 on May 23, 2003; 4,600 at $30.05 on May 27, 2003; 3,200 at $31.15 on June
6, 2003; 1,000 at $31.38 on June 9, 2003; 700 at $31.04 on June 10, 2003; 6,200
at $30.94 on June 11, 2003; 1,000 at $31.29 on June 12, 2003.
Item 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR
RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE
ISSUER.
There is no contract between the Reporting Persons or any other person
with respect to any securities of the Issuer, including, but not limited to
transfer or voting of any security, finder's fees, joint ventures, loan or
options arrangements, puts or calls, guarantees or profits, division of profit
or losses, or the giving or holding of proxies, except as described herein.
Item 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.
None.
CUSIP No. 13D Page 4 of 4 Pages
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
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(Date)
/S/ VINCENT A. SMYTH
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(Signature)
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(Name/Title)
Attention. Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute federal
criminal violations (see 18 U.S.C. 1001).