Edward Joseph Simas

October 12, 1930 - November 11, 2021

Edward J. Simas of Eltingville passed away on Thursday November 11, 2021 at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Antonio and Mary, Edward obtained his Bachelors Degree from Pace University. He was a Purchasing Officer for Ingersoll Rand. He was a proud Veteran who served his Country as a United States Marine, serving during the Korean War. In his leisure time he enjoyed reading mystery novels, doing word puzzles and he prided himself on the fact that he excelled in completing the crossword puzzle in the New York Times. He enjoyed watching sports but he was most partial to the Chicago Bears and his beloved New York Yankees. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years Maureen Anne. His children Stephen (Doran), Donna Bauerlein (Karl), Kevin (Ellen), Keith (Maria), Scott (Gina), and Dawn Perry (John) He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren and his one great grandson. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Tuesday morning from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m. at the John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals, Inc. 28 Eltingville Blvd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady Star Star of the Sea Church at 11:15 a.m.. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery will Military Honors. Contributions in Edward's memory can be made to either St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to Fr. Flanagan's Boys Town.