Raymond J. Simmons, 68, of Pinellas Park, FL, formerly of Whitman and Norton, MA, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Bay Pines VA Health Care System, Bay Pines, FL.
Born in Dorchester, MA, he was a graduate of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. He enlisted in the Navy and served four years during Vietnam, earning the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. He was of Catholic faith.
Survivors include his daughter and brother.
Graveside services will be held at 1:15 PM on Wed., August 19th at So. Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, FL. Details and guestbook at www.VeteransFuneralCare.com .
Uncle Ray,
We had our good times. I was blessed enough to have you attend my wedding and spend time together at my house. I always enjoyed your visits when I was younger with your mustangs! Those were always pretty cool!! May you rest in peace with Nana and Papa. Give them lots of love from me! May you continue to watch over us. See you when I get there! xoxox
Your Niece,
Katie
Rest well Shipmate. I’ll take your watch.
Ray,
When I first met you, you were a three piece suit successful businessman. I will always remember you that way. You were a good friend for a long time. You will be missed.
Ray,
I was 14 and you were 16 when first we met. We were a couple for the next eight years. Life’s challenges interfered and we went our separate ways, but not before creating the most beautiful baby girl on the planet. What I will always remember about you is your six foot lankiness and your dreamy green eyes.
Rest in peace RJ.
D