Gilbert F. Simmons, 98, died Dec. 29, 2012, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.
He was born in New Bedford, Mass., and lived in Vero Beach for 15 years, coming from Taunton, Mass.
He established the Simmons Insurance Agency in 1964 and sold the business in 1984 when he retired.
He served in the Navy during World War II.
He was of the Catholic faith and attended St. John of the Cross.
He was past commander and treasurer of his Veterans of Foreign Wars post.
He volunteered at the Brockton, Mass., Veterans Hospital.
He served as the past president and treasurer of the Italian Club and was the past president of the Sons of Italy.
He was a lifetime member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Geraldine Starke Simmons; sons, Gilbert L. Simmons and Richard A. Simmons, both of Taunton, Mass.; brother, Leonard Simmons, of Tequesta; three stepsons; three stepdaughters; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Genevieve Simmons.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice House at 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
A memorial Mass will be at noon Jan. 4 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
