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Darrin Smolinski Obituary

DARRIN SMOLINSKI Darrin Smolinski, 56, of Wilmington, NC passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Born August 3, 1961 in Concord, CA, he is a son of the late Frank Smolinski, Sr. and Marlene Emory Smolinski of Wilmington. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Bonnie Haislip of Warrentown, NC; his brothers, Frank Smolinski, Jr. and his wife Sue of Ann Arbor, MI and Glenn Smolinski and his wife Kathy of Tyngsboro, MA; his nieces and nephews, Amy Addabbo, Justin Haislip, Ryan Haislip, Matthew Smolinski, David Smolinski, Kelley Smolinski, Joshua Smolinski, Megan Smolinski and Emma Smolinski; and his three great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Smolinski served in the U.S Army for nine years, obtaining the rank of Major. He is a graduate of Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA and later earned his Master's Degree. He retired from the Pacific Grove, CA police department as Lieutenant. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Andrews Valley Chapel, 4108 S. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society. His Mosaic page, the Darrin Smolinski Memorial Page, can be found on the American Cancer Society Mosaic Website. http://main.acsevents.org/goto/DarrinSmolinski Condolences may be made at www.andrewsmortuary.com

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Dec. 12, 2017.

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Rick Tuialuuluu

August 30, 2019

I went searching for my friend Darrin. Instead I find his obituary. I am so sadden and hearbroken!

Jim Kankula

January 25, 2018

I have been trying to connect with Darrin for years. So devastated to find his obituary. Darrin was one of the most generous and caring people I have ever met.

Stephen Walker

January 25, 2018

You will always be in my heart and soul and thoughts forever. Taken far to soon, still have all our pictures & all the cards you sent on Anniversary and Birthdays, will cherish them forever. Until another day my dearest Darrin, love now and always.

Steve xxxxxxx

December 12, 2017

I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Please find comfort in 'the God of all comfort'.

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