RONALD ARTHUR SIMMONS

1944 - 2014

RONALD ARTHUR SIMMONS obituary, 1944-2014, Pittsburgh, PA

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SIMMONS
RONALD ARTHUR
Age 70, of Pittsburgh, PA and Naples, FL, suddenly and unexpectedly November 20, 2014, in Naples, FL. Ron was born July 10, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Ligia (Lee) DeSimone and Raymond Arthur (Art) Simmons. He was a graduate of Baldwin High School (1962), later receiving his BS in Education Mathematics from Edinboro University (1966). A known sports fan, Ron created the first endowed athletic scholarship at Edinboro in 1987: Ron Simmons Football Scholarship. After a year teaching mathematics at Westinghouse High School in Pittsburgh, he joined IBM as a computer salesman. While employed at IBM, he was called to serve in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970, where he served as a programmer at the Pentagon. Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, he founded Simmons Business Systems in 1975 and served the Pittsburgh community and tri-state area for 30 plus years. While President of Simmons Business Systems, Ron worked with and touched the lives of hundreds of employees, and built lifetime relationships through sales and service of Brandt, IBM, and Konica-Minolta products. Through years of sponsorship with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mr. Simmons and Simmons Business Systems donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Pittsburgh, resulting in dozens of wishes granted for local children. Ron was a dedicated reader, avid golfer, and founding member of the Club at Nevillewood where he served as President from 2003 - 2005. He was also a member at Tiburon Golf Club (Naples, FL). Most importantly, Ron was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and nephew; he is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Tiffany (Michael); grandson, Maxton; sister, Cynthia (Richard); brother, Robert; nephew, Liam (Jessica); niece, Emma; uncle, Ray Sabol (late Helen); aunt, Harriet Marshall. His twinkling eyes, generous spirit, contagious laugh, and room illuminating smile will be greatly missed by his entire family, along with many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make A Wish Foundation OR Wounded Warriors Project. Friends welcome Sunday 1-9 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 a.m., St. Barbara Church, 45 Prestley Rd., Bridgeville, PA 15017.
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December 4, 2014

Evelyn & Family: Saddened to learn of the passing of Ron, and so suddenly. I extend my heart felt sympathies and prayers to you and family. May GOD giv e you peace and comfort all during this time of sorrow.
All the best, Andy Halapin

December 4, 2014

Matt & Sam Swider

Our hearts are heavy. Ron will be greatly and sadly missed. His smile was huge and warm. His heart was generous in giving. Thinking of his wife, Evelyn and daughter, Tiffany.
Friends and Neighbors,
Sam and Matt

December 1, 2014

Jeff A. Spriggs

being a part of Simmons Business Systems from 1986 to 2006 was without a doubt the most memorable work experience in my life because of Ron - I will indeed miss him always - - Jeff Spriggs

Posted by Jeff A. Spriggs

November 30, 2014

Evelyn & Tiffany,

Your husband & dad will be greatly missed. We totally enjoyed every moment we spent with him. He will be greatly missed by all of us whom knew him so well. Our condolences go out to all of you & family. We will always keep him in our thoughts & prayers--what a great guy he was.

Mike/Marge Klauer

November 29, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with you and family. We remember being at your wedding at Nevillewood and please know you have our deepest sympathy. Joe & Jan Walters

November 28, 2014

Kathy / Frank Yarussi

Condolences to the family. Ron, a wonderfully generous person. You will be missed greatly.

November 28, 2014

You know how sorry we are - all of you have been in our prayers
Sandy & Dick Ferrari

November 28, 2014

Judy (Dillner) Pysell

May the Lord wrap you gently in His love and give you peace.

November 27, 2014

Mark Adams

Mrs. Simmons
On behalf of the locker room staff we send our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies. We all will miss Mr. Simmons very much. He was highly respected and loved by us all. We have many memories to cherish. May GOD bless you and the whole Simmons family.
Memory Eternal

November 27, 2014

Evelyn, Tiffany, Cynthia and family - Sandy and Bruce of Indianapolis send our love and condolences. He was a great guy and will be missed.

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