A celebration of the life of Robert Joseph Smith, Jr., 72, of Euclid, will begin at 2 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the home of his son, Gary Smith, at 6568 Elmwood Road, Mentor, 44060.

Mr. Smith passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2016.

Born April 7, 1944 in Painesville, he was a longtime Northeast Ohio resident and then lived in Myrtle Beach, SC for 16 years before returning to Ohio in 2011.

He was a United States Navy veteran and loved to visit scientific websites. He was mechanically inclined and loved the outdoors, but most especially treasured time spent with family.

Survivors are his wife of 27 years, Diane R. (Parker) Smith; children, Tina Lister (Chuck), Gary (Cathy) Smith, William (Kristian) Stull, Sheridan (Salvatore) Vecchio and Johnathan (Larissa) Eperesi; 16 grandchildren and many beloved great grandchildren. He also leaves his sister, Debi Cafone and his nephew, Tim Cafone.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Smith and sister, Sandy Kaplowitz.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to your favorite charity.