Joseph K. Smolenski Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Joseph K. Smolenski of Hamden, Connecticut. Joseph, born on March 17, 1929, passed away on August 1, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph K. Smolenski to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Marie Palmieri Smolenski; his parents, John Smolenksi and Josephine Wojcik Smolenksi; and his sister Jayne Bujalski (Francis "Frank"). He is survived by: his daughters, Joan Smolenski, Maureen Coppola and Nancy Lydell (Mark); his grandchildren, Maria O'Brien (Jon), Gina Cohen (Steve), Laura DeRose (Scott), Jennifer Lydell (Robert Henry), Erik Lydell (Lisa) and Jason Lydell (Emily Zmijewski); his great grandchildren, Ryan, Isabella Cohen, Madison, Malin O'Brien, Abigail, Matthew DeRose, Chase, Rowan Henry, Brooke Lydell, Olivia and William Lydell; and his brother Reverend Stanley Smolenski.