Mario Rector Simmons, Sr., 51, of North Branford formerly of West Haven passed away on his 23rd wedding anniversary on Monday, July 18, 2016 from injuries received in an automobile accident earlier that morning. He was the beloved husband of Arhonti Papadopoulos Simmons. Mario was born in New Haven on October 27, 1964; son of Rector Simmons, Jr. and Rose Mercuriano Simmons; had worked as a truck driver; was a car and motorcycle enthusiast and received a Governor’s Award for his volunteer work with disabled children. Father of Mario R. Simmons, Jr., Christopher, Elaini, Christina Simmons and the late Kostandinos Simmons. Brother of Teresa Simmons, Rector Simmons III, James (Janet) Simmons and Anthony (Margaret) Simmons. Also survived by seven grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be conducted in St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Road, Orange on Thursday morning at 10:00. Family and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 4:00 PM until time of service on Thursday morning. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, West Haven. Please omit flowers and if so desired contributions may be made to the family of Mario R. Simmons, Sr.
I am very sorry for your loss. Although I did not know your loved one personally, I hope knowing that they are in our loving heavenly Father's memory will bring your family comfort during this difficult time. Very soon now we can look forward to God's promise at a Revelation 21:4: "… Death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore, the former thing gave passed away."
I am so very sorry for the loss of Mario. May God grant you the ability to endure during this difficult time. We can all take comfort in God's promise to resurrect our loved ones to life on a paradise earth free from pain, suffering and death. (John 5:28, Revelation 21;3 & 4) in the meantime may the fond memories of Mario comfort you and ease your pain.
Jim and I extend our condolences to Mario's family. In our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Nancy Foley
Dear Arhonti and family,
we are very sorry for your loss. Mario's loss was so untimely and unexpected. In our mind
we have his happy demeanor these past two Sundays with the baptisms of his grandchildren.
May you always have with you fond memories of him.
One love brother.till we meet again
To the family of Mr. Simmons, I offer sincere condolences. It is an unfortunate fact that "time and unexpected events" occur to us all. However our Heavenly Father promises to rid the earth of all things that cause us tears of pain, sorrow and death. (Revelation 21:3,4). May your fond memories stay close to your heart during this most difficult time.
Respectfully submitted ….