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Mark Simonis Obituary

Mark Simonis VIRGINIA BEACH - Mark Simonis, 51, went to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. Mark was born in Milton, Fla. He worked for the Naval Exchange Command Services in Virginia Beach. He is survived by loving family, wife, Melissa Simonis; children, Keegan Simonis and Haleigh Simonis and their mother, Tammy Whitley Simonis; parents, R.J. (Sam) Simonis and Anita Simonis all of Virginia Beach; sister, Tammi Souza and her husband Wayne of Gilbert, Ariz., and their children Kyle and Kelly. Mark is also survived his extended family and friends. A memorial Mass will be held Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Church of the Ascension Catholic Church, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. The Rev. Father James E. Parke will officiate. Following the service, inurnment will take place in the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to his children's college fund in care of their mother, Tammy Whitley Simonis. Arrangements are under the direction of Altmeyer Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 13, 2010.

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Connie Watkins

October 18, 2010

Never lose hope, beloved; rest in the assurance of God's love and care. He will always b with you encouraging you and guiding you. Sorry for your loss.

"God is the strngth of my heart and my portion forever." -- Psalm 73:26

October 14, 2010

On behalf of The Commons Condominium, we will miss Mark as an active member of our community. We hope that your memories will soon bring peace to your lives. (Diane Standridge, President, The Commons Condominium Association.)

Nemo Larmore

October 14, 2010

Dear Mrs Simonis: We were so saddened to hear of your son Mark's recent passing. Stacey and I cannot imagine what you and your husband are going through. Please know that you are loved and respected at Emmanuel and that you have given my family many gifts by teaching our boys Townsend and Ian. Much love and comfort to you and your family at this difficult time.

Love, Nemo and Stacey

We will cherish our memories of you dad and forever love and miss you. You were a wonderful dad to us. God Bless, we love you daddy, Keegan & Haleigh

Tammy Simonis

October 14, 2010

Belinda Barfield

October 14, 2010

Our thoughts & prayers are with you, and you are not alone. God Bless you now and forever.

Belinda Barfield

October 14, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lisa & Dean Coulliette-Matthews

October 14, 2010

Dear Sam and Anita, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in your time of grief. Mark was well respected at NEXCOM and will be missed.

Janice Pleasant

October 14, 2010

I had the great honor of working with Mark at Navy Exchange on the MR Team. He was my team mate. I will miss him deeply. My prayers goes out to the family during this diffcult time.

Angela Coleman- NEXCOM

October 14, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jessica Greenberg

October 14, 2010

I was fortunate to work with Mark at DT and Nexcom. He was well respected by many and will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Simonis family.

Mark at the Nexcom Office

Dale Lee

October 14, 2010

My condolences for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Mark at NEXCOM a few years ago and was sadden when I heard the news. He will be missed...

Tom Mills

October 13, 2010

I'm very saddened by Mark's passing. I had the privledge of working with Mark at Dollar Tree for several years. He was passionate about his career and loved his family dearly. My prayers and thoughts are with each of you. God Bless.

Carlo Nalls

October 13, 2010

I pray the family pulls together more than ever and each find comfort , grieve but don't stay there - celebrate the life of Mr. Simonis.
Nexcom

Lil Blansett

October 13, 2010

Praying that memories will bring you comfort and peace. Lil Blansett - Nexcom

Chenita Lasley

October 13, 2010

So sorry for your loss. May the Lord provide comfort in your time of need. Chenita Lasley- NEXCOM

Cecelia Williams

October 13, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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