SMOLINSKI, Richard J., June 23, 2023 of Langford, NY and Trinity, FL at the age of 82 years. Born in Lackawanna, NY, son of Walter and Stella Smolinski.  Beloved husband of Beverly Smolinski.  Loving father of Karen (Brett) Elhilow and Donna (Kevin) Alessi.  Loving Grandfather of Erika Herbert, Jacob Jackson, Cody (Brie) Alessi, A.J. (Kendall) Alessi and Sarah Elhilow.  Great Grandfather of Grayson Alessi.  Beloved brother of Eugene (Judy) Smolinski, Elaine (Ralph) Knisely, Jerome (Joan) Smolinski, Timothy (Theresa) Smolinski and the late Joan Nowakowski.  Loving Uncle to many amazing nephews, nieces and friends.   Richie served in the US Army as a member of the 101st Airborn Division, Fort Campbell Kentucky.  He worked at Bethlehem Steel for 21 years, with Uncle Joseph Smolinski Building homes, Mammoser Farms for many years and retired from the NYS DOT Depew Bridge Maintenance Department.  Rich was a Trustee at St. Martin's RC Church, Special Minister of Communion at St. Martin's/Epiphany RC Church of Langford, NY for 40 years, headed many St. Martin's/ Epiphany Outreach programs.  He was a member of the Langford-New Oregon Vol. Fire Co., Knights of Columbus, Hamburg, NY and American Legion Post #1640 North Collins, NY.  Richie's passions were family, friends, baseball, hunting, fishing, gardening, music, dancing and socializing.  A Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday Sept. 13, 2023 at 4 PM from Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, 10893 Sisson Highway North Collins, NY.  Family will be present in the foyer of the church from 3:00-3:45 PM.  We will share a meal together following Mass at the Parish Hall. Flowers gratefully declined.  If desired memorials may be made to: Sunshine Cristian Home-Memory Care Unit 5250 Whippoorwill Drive Hudson, FL 34690.  Arrangements by Wentland Funeral Home North Collins, NY. Condolences may be made at www.wentlandfuneral home.com.