OBITUARY
George A. Simon
June 11, 1927 – March 28, 2014
George A. Simon went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 28, 2014. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife, Mary Ann, after 51 years of marriage. Survived by his son Michael (Diane) Simon, daughter Sherri (Matthew) Jensen, sister Helen Simon, grandchildren Matthew and Daniel Simon, niece, Catherine, nephews, David, Charles, Larry, Paul, Steve, John, Mark and Joe. Additional survivors include numerous great nieces and nephews.
Mr. Simon was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 11, 1927. A resident of the Palm Beach area since 1929, he was a graduate of St. Ann High School class of 1944 and attended the University of Florida. Mr. Simon served two years in the U.S. Maritime Service, and joined the U.S. Army in 1951 where he served as Commander of the 3220th U.S. Army Garrison in West Palm Beach. He retired as a Colonel in the U. S. Army Reserve after a combined total of 26 years of active and reserve service. Mr. Simon was a Life Member of the Military Officers Association of America, a Life Member of the Reserve Officers Association and a Life Member of The American Rifle Association. Mr. Simon owned and operated Florida Aluminum Casting Foundry, Inc. for many years until his retirement in 1988. As a founding member of St. Clare Church in North Palm Beach, he was active in the parish, serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Communion, Director of the R.C.I.A. program and co-leader of the Parish Scripture study program. He was a Past Grand Knight and a two time Knight of the Year of the Knights of Columbus, Santa Maria Council #4999 of Palm Beach Gardens. He was also a member of the Father Andrew Doherty Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m., at Aycock-Riverside Funeral Home, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clare Catholic Church, 821 Prosperity Farms Road, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. Interment, with Military Honors, will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, West Palm Beach, FL, immediately following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Passionist Monastery of Our Lady of Florida, 1300 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. Please visit www.quattlebaumfh.com to sign a guest book
Services
- Visitation Thursday, April 3, 2014
- Funeral Service Friday, April 4, 2014
REMEMBERING
George A. Simon
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RECEIVE UPDATESRalph & Yoli Cory
April 7, 2014
Dear Mike and Sherri,
Ralph and I were so sorry to read about your father's passing. He was a wonderful man. Ralph had the pleasure of working with him on the Knights of Our Lady and the RCIA programs. May he rest in peace and may our Lord comfort you during this sad time of separation.
God bless you,
Ralph and Yoli Cory
Chris Seguin
April 6, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gail & Arnold Cohen
April 5, 2014
We knew your dad years ago -- we met through our mutual interest in poker! Although we hadn't seen him in a long time our memories of him have never faltered and we remember him as one of the loveliest of men, sweet, kind and caring. We extend our deepest sympathy to all his family. We know he will be much missed.
Deborah Gray (Pease)
April 3, 2014
May George rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Fr. Paul Wierichs, C.P.
April 1, 2014
My prayers and the prayers of all the priests and Brothers at The Passionist Monastery of Our Lady of Florida are with you and for your dear loving father.
Linda Schmidt
April 1, 2014
I do not have the words that woud accurately convey how much George will be missed. Throughout the 20 yrs I have known you Sherri, your Dad was always a warm, kind, gentle soul with a great sense of humor - which was required being a Dolphin fan!! He was a man of honor and great integrity which has been passed on to his children, Sherri and Mike - and with that his legacy will live on! My prayers are with all of you.
Fr. Patrick Daugherty, C.P.
April 1, 2014
Thank you for your dedication to faith, family and our great nation as well as being a good guy. My condolences to your family.
Marsha Simmons
April 1, 2014
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Sr. Roberta Popara, O.P.
April 1, 2014
Prayers and my condolences to George's family. He recently made his retreat at Our Lady of Florida and was so joyful throughout the weekend.
David and Julie Creswell
April 1, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julie Creswell
April 1, 2014
Dear Mike, Sherri and family,
Words cannot express the sadness of losing a lifelong friend. Your Dad was such an admirable guy, and it was so great to have had him in my life growing up! So many great memories! I particularly remember your parents having my parents 25th wedding anniversary at their house and my Mom and George walking and doing Weight Watchers together! One particular time your Dad walked with me when I was going through a rough patch, and his calm assurances and loving advice made such a difference to me. I have recalled that conversation many times over the years. He was just there for people! He will be missed by so many, and loved forever!