Doris "Dorie" Ann Simota, age 80, of Marco Island, Florida passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Born December 5, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Ethel Cain-Slattery and Daniel Slattery. She practiced dental hygiene while living in Wisconsin, relocating to Marco Island in 1999. "Dorie" was known for her caring heart, open ear and a trusted confidant to many.
"Dorie" is survived by her spouse, Thomas Simota, Jr.; son Thomas Simota, III; sister-in-law Barbara Simota and sister-in-law Rosemary Simota-Thompson. She is also survived by many family members and friends in Wisconsin and Florida.
Preceded in death by father Daniel Slattery and mother Ethel Cain-Slattery.
She served as a Eucharistic Minister at San Marco Catholic Church. She was fascinated by the burrowing owls on Marco Island including sponsorship of one of the nesting burrows.
Contributions in "Dorie's" memory may be made to San Marco Catholic Church, 851 San Marco Road, Marco Island, Florida 34145 US, sanmarcochurch.org; and Owl Watch-Audubon of Western Everglades, PO Box 1738, Naples, FL 34106 US, audubonwe.org.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 10:00 am at San Marco Catholic Church with placement to follow in the Memorial Garden.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hodgesjosberger.com for the Simota family.
