Our Story
Learn our story, from the beginning and into the future.
The Daniel R. Smolarek
Funeral Home is a family business serving the West Seneca, NY area that is steeped in tradition. Its rich heritage reflects the value and vision of
a respected family, well known for its commitment to excellence.
Its founder, Daniel R. Smolarek, graduated first in his class from
the Simmons School of Mortuary Science in Syracuse, in 1959. Classmates,
professors and the general public all took early note of the tireless
dedication and passion young Daniel possessed in providing families with
outstanding funeral service.
The Smolarek family funeral tradition began in 1960 when Dan, along
with wife Pat, opened their first funeral home on historic Broadway at
the Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line. From this accessible location, they
were able to conveniently serve families in Buffalo, Cheektowaga-Sloan
and bordering suburbs.
As the business grew, it became evident that an additional funeral
home was needed to properly accommodate and complement the families
being served in the community. To fulfill this necessity, a brand-new
second funeral home location was then built on Union Road in
Cheektowaga, near both the West Seneca and Depew borders. This elegant facility, with
its ideal central location, further expanded the Smolarek tradition.
Together, both funeral homes have come to symbolize the finest in
facilities and personalized family service in the region.
The tradition continues as the next generation of the Smolarek family
takes its place in the business. Sons Daniel Jr. and Scott, strongly uphold the family ideals,
principles and personal attention to detail that families have come to
expect. It is this strong family bond that qualifies Smolarek Funeral
Home to care for the funeral needs of any family with both competence
and compassion.
With an astute vision toward the future, the funeral directors at Smolarek Funeral Home will
always remain informed and decisive with the ability to proudly
continue…… a time~honored tradition.
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Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home - Cheektowaga
Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home - Buffalo