Robert Allen Simmons, Sr.

Simmons, Robert Allen Sr., 71, of Portland, died August 23, 2007 at Maine Medical Center.
Portland – Robert Allen Simmons, Sr., 71, died Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Maine Medical Center after a long illness, surrounded by his family. Born in Portland on September 30, 1935, he was the son of Arthur W. and Cecilia Booth Simmons. He attended Portland schools. On July 29, 1957, he married Jean Russo Simmons and just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He was co-owner of Simmco Corporation and Ricky’s Tavern with his wife for 29 years. Prior to that, he worked at Post Office Shoe Repair of Portland and Sebago Moc Shoe of Westbrook. He retired from the Army National Guard, Company A after 23 years. Bob was a Farm and Little League Coach in Portland, umpire for Little League Nine of Portland, Cub Master for Pack 66, Scout Master for Troop 41, BSA, member of the Barber Shop Quartet, Pee Wee football coach, drummer for “The Moonlighters” and supporter for local and school sports. He was a member of the Italian Heritage Center, Portland Elks Lodge # 565 and the Portland Eagles. An avid bowler, (The Big 20 in Scarborough) he was a gun collector and coin collector. Bob will always be remembered for a life time of generosity to family, friends and community.
He is survived by his wife Jean Russo Simmons, three sons; Robert A. Simmons and his wife Rosemary of Windham, Edward A. Simmons and his wife, Beth, of Buxton and Kevin B. Simmons of Portland and Caribou, three grandchildren; Jessica Simmons of Windham and Samantha and Emily Simmons both of Buxton, ME, three sisters; Irma Baker and her husband, Fred, of Falmouth, Janet McCubrey and her husband, Richard, of South Portland and Ella Conley of Old Orchard Beach, a brother; Arthur Simmons of Wyoming, a sister-in-law Patricia Russo Lamb of Portland and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours were Sunday, August 26, 2007 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland, ME 04103. A Requiem Mass was celebrated, Monday August 27, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 678 Washington Ave Portland with the Rev. Samuel G. Henderson III as celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nursing staff at Maine Medical Center of Portland and the Casco Bay Dialysis Center of Westbrook.