Dr. Stephen S. Simone

Stephen S. Simone NORFOLK - Dr. Stephen S. Simone, 57, of W. Freemason St., and formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away suddenly at his home Sunday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2009. Dr. Simone was born in Providence, R.I., to the late Dr. Valentino R. Simone and Mrs. Anna Campolattano Simone of Providence. He was a graduate of Providence College, Rhode Island College and West Virginia University. He served honorably as a naval officer after completing Officer Candidate School in Newport, R.I., in 1983. He completed his psychology residency at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Md., from 1983-84 and was on staff at Portsmouth Naval Hospital from 1984-86. Before retiring, he practiced psychology in Norfolk and Virginia Beach for several years. Dr. Simone was a member of the Freemason Street Area Association. He is survived by his loving children, Ryan Coda Simone of Norfolk, Lauren Dorothy Ann Simone of Blacksburg and Virginia Beach and David Alexander Simone of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Valerie Simone Rossignol of Cumberland, R.I., and Josanne N. Simone of Providence, R.I.; one brother, Dr. Kenneth G. Simone and his wife Julianne, of Veazie, Maine; nieces, Jena Rossignol and Olivia Simone; and nephews, Seth Rossignol and Matthew Simone. He is also survived by his loving companion, Sharon Simón of Norfolk. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends in both Virginia and Rhode Island. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. in Epworth United Methodist Church, 124 W. Freemason S., Norfolk, by the Rev. Pam Montgomery. The family will receive friends at the church following the service until 7:30 p.m. A later service will be held for family and friends in Rhode Island. Dr. Simone's greatest treasures in life were his three children. He was a devoted, loving father and his children will greatly miss him. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to The Tomorrow Fund, 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. is handling funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to hdoliver.com.