Joseph R. Simmons, 79, Vero Beach

Joseph R. Simmons, 79, of Vero Beach, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 8, 2015.

He is survived by his son, Joseph Simmons of Albany N.Y.; daughter Brenda (Richard) Davis of Sebastian; two grandchildren Bridgette and Rebecca Davis; and one great-grandchild.

Simmons was known to many as “The Great One.” He was born in Troy, N.Y., to Raffaele and Giovannina Simmons, and was a resident of Sebastian for 29 years moving from Wynantskill, N.Y.

He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, Simmons worked as a material handler for Ford Motor Company in Green Island, N.Y. and for 10 years was employed as a security access officer at Orchid Island. He loved being retired and was an avid swimmer. He could always be counted on for a funny joke.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.seawindsfh.com.

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