Mark J. Smith

NORWALK — Mark J. Smith, age 53, of Norwalk, unexpectedly passed away Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.He was born July 19, 1964, in Sandusky, to James A. and Betty (Ott) Smith. He was a 1982 graduate of Norwalk St. Paul High School.Mark worked at Buckeye Excavating for the last 17 years, and previously was employed by Lake Erie Construction. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and the Norwalk Eagles Aerie 711.He was always available to friends and family, helping out with whatever they needed from him, and loved traveling and cheering on his children in their sporting events and activities.Mark is survived by his loving wife, Patty (Nickoli) Smith, whom he married Oct. 8, 1988; daughters, Taylor and Corynne (Isaac Perry) of Norwalk; and son, Devin of Norwalk; mother, Betty (Ott) Smith of Norwalk; sister, Michelle (Dan) Conney of Norwalk; father-in- law, Thomas Nickoli of Norwalk; nieces and nephews, in-laws; and many other family members and friends.He was preceded in death by his father, who passed just a day prior, James A. Smith; infant sister, Mary; maternal grandparents, Melvin and Mildred (Grimmer) Ott; and paternal grandparents, Edward and Caroline (Rice) Smith.Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Gathering Space of St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main St., Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Morman officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be sent to one's favorite charity.Condolences may be shared at norwalkfuneral.com.