Preceded in death by his parents Louis and Anna (Schuttenberg) Smolak. Survived by his wife Kathleen Clarke; children Kris (Shane) Aherns, Laure Smolak, Steve Smolak along with their mother Barb Saxe; Michael Clarke, Laura (Jonathan) Stolp; grandchildren DJ, Garick, Megan, Allison; sisters Louise (Richard) Eltgroth, Jane (Bob) Bersie; many nieces, nephews, family and friends especially Ralph Emon and beloved Amber.