Vincent O. Simone

Vincent Orazio Simone, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021. He was born in Carmel, New York, September 8, 1938, to the late Helen and Vincent "Jimmy" Simone.

Vince is survived by his wife of sixty years, Beatrice (Bea) Simone; children, Linda (Scott) Spensiero, Bryan (Kristi) Simone, and Mark Simone. He will be greatly missed by his seven grandchildren Darren (Susie) Spensiero, Melanie Spensiero, Mia Simone, Maggie Simone, Danielle Spensiero, Ian Simone, Luke Simone; brother Paul (Chris) Simone; and many friends and extended family.

Vince grew up in Mahopac New York and was childhood friends and high school sweethearts with wife, Bea. He attended Mahopac High School, then proudly served in the US Army Ordnance Corp in Vicenza, Italy, 1956-1959. He graduated from Adelphi University, Long Island after the service.

Vince was an amazing family man and active member in his community for his entire life. He threw himself into all activities that involved his children and many were blessed by his time and leadership, starting with the Binns Bengals and ending with the Bishop Ready Silver Knights. At Bishop Ready High School, Vince volunteered during and after his children graduated, as school board president, announcer of the Winter Classic Wrestling Tournament and Grand Knight Fundraiser, and at football games on the chain-gang. He worked in the printing industry (sales) for most of his life and was passionate and knowledgeable about all things paper. He was a past President of the Central Ohio Printing Association and he retired from Press Works in 2011, at the age of 73.

Another passion of his was golf. In 1979, he, along with twelve others, founded Hickory Hills Golf Club in Grove City,Ohio. Vince knew every blade of grass on the course and loved to spend time there and talk to anyone and everyone about the club. Even though he hadn't been able to golf in years, he still enjoyed driving the course in a golf cart and visiting with the members. Vince was also a member of the Columbus Italian Club (CIC) and lifelong Ohio State Buckeyes and Columbus Blue Jackets fan.

He led a full and wonderful life, was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Newcomer-SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123. Service immediately following at 3:00 p.m.

Burial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W Broad St, Galloway, Ohio 43119. Meet at front entrance to process back together.

In lieu of flowers, Vince's family is requesting donations be directed to the Columbus Italian Scholarship Program. Contributions, noted in Vince's name, can be made payable to the Columbus Italian Club Educational Assistance Corporation and sent to the Columbus Italian Club as follows:
CICEAC c/o Michael Loffa
1739 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212