Mr. Gilbert F. Simmons, 98, of Vero Beach, Fla., passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. Mr. Simmons was born December 30, 1914 in New Bedford. He had been a resident of Vero Beach for 15 years, coming from Taunton, Ma. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He established the Simmons Insurance Agency in 1964 and sold the business in 1984, when he retired. Gilbert was Past Commander and Treasurer of his VFW post. He volunteered at the Brockton, Ma. Veterans Hospital. He served was the Past President and Treasurer of the Italian Club, and was the Past President of the Sons of Italy. He was a Life Member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He was a communicant of St. John of the Cross Church in Vero Beach. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Geraldine (Starke) Simmons of Vero Beach; two sons: Gilbert L. Simmons and Richard A. Simmons, both of Taunton; one brother: Leonard Simmons of New Bedford; three stepsons, three stepdaughters, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Genevieve (Valente) Simmons. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in the Holy Rosary Church, 80 Bay Street, Taunton, on Saturday, January 12 at 11:30 A.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the Peter B. Gay Lodge, Sons of Italy Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 988, Taunton, Ma., 02780.
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