Steve  Smandra, Jr. Veteran  US Navy  Korean Conflict Submariner USS Corsair  SS-435

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the golden age of 96.

Beloved husband of Carole nee Day

Fond son of the late Stefan and Agnes nee Sroka Smandra

Dear brother of the late Michael Smandra,  Vet. US Navy  Korean Conflict,  late Anne (late Ken) Darby, late Joyce (late George) Reparsky and late John Smandra.

Fond Uncle of Dr. Joseph (Barbara) Darby, Joanne Metz, the late Jodi Hockett, Michael S. (Careen) Smandra, late Norman D. Smandra, Vet. US Navy, late Susan Chowanec, Cinthia Forchione (Daniel) Ferraresi,  Pamela (Dr. Michael) Macuga, Jason Reparsky, and Justin Reparsky.

Great Uncle and Great Great Uncle of many.

Visitation 9:00-10:00AM, Saturday, September 6, 2025 at St. Michael Orthodox Church  7313 N. Waukegan Rd. Niles, IL 60714.

Funeral Liturgy 10:00AM

Interment with Military Honors will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, Il.

Steve was the first in his family to earn a college degree. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS in Electrical Engineering.

Member of American Legion Post 42, Evanston,IL.

US Submarine Veterans.

Steve was a devoted and lifelong steward of St. Michael Orthodox Church where his faith was a guiding light in his life.  Steve lived each day with gratitude and love for his faith, family and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations to St. Michael Orthodox Church 7313 N. Waukegan Rd. Niles, IL 60714 would be appreciated

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