Herbert "Bert" Simmons, age 86, of Ridge, New York passed away on July 29, 2021. Bert was born September 4, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Herbert B. Simmons Sr. and the late Louise M. Simmons (née McInerney).
Bert was a life-long member of The Knights of Columbus and throughout his life served in the United States Army Reserves, was active in the Leisure Village community and enjoyed coaching and serving as commissioner for little league baseball.
Beloved husband of 62 years to Margaret Simmons (née Huston). Cherished father of Tommy Simmons (Sandy Milo), Maureen Byrne (Bill) and Cathy Lalor (Tom). Proud grandpa of Catie Pegno (A.J.), Colleen McCoy (Ian) and Maggie Lalor. Bert is also survived and missed by his sister-in-law; Eileen Macchia (Nick),
nieces; Donna Pessah (Jeff) and Eileen Prufer (Kevin), nephews; Nicky Macchia, Philip Macchia (Kristie) and the entire Macchia family, great nephew; David Pessah (Jordy), great nieces; Michelle Fitzgerald (Kevin) and Janine Peveraro (Tony), cousin; Elinor Armetta (Vito) and the entire Armetta family.
A visitation for Bert will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, NY 11764. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 9:30 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 615 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park, 855 Canal Road, Mount Sinai, NY 11766.
In lieu of flowers; kindly consider a donation to: East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.obdavismillerplace.com for the Simmons family.
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