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Joseph Simkus Obituary
Port Richey, FL - Joseph Stephen Simkus Jr., 70, of Port Richey, FL passed away at home on 12/5/24.
He was born in Greenfield, MA, the first son of Joseph Simkus and Doris (Schack) Simkus.
He graduated from Greenfield High School in 1973. He was a self-employed skilled craftsman of many trades and loved sharing his time and skills helping out family and friends.
Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his brother John Simkus and his sister Deborah Simkus, both of New Port Richey, FL.
He is survived by 3 siblings, Pamela Stokes, Sheryl Ahearn and Stephen Simkus, also living in Port Richey and New Port Richey, FL.
He will be dearly missed.
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Patty Stratton Poulin
December 21, 2024
Rest in peace my friend. My condolences to the family.
Frederick H. Billiel
December 16, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family of Joe. Joe was a cousin that I never had the privilege of meeting. May he rest in peace.
Mickey Sexton
December 15, 2024
Joey Joey Joey... Sorry for your loss everyone.
Carl
December 12, 2024
Sorry to hear of Joes passing. Lots of good memories. Prayers to the family.
Diane Tolan
December 11, 2024
So sorry to hear this, so much fun back in the day!! He surely will be missed. My heart goes out to you guys.
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