James DeSimone

James DeSimone PORTSMOUTH - James DeSimone, 102, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family June 11, 2009, in his Suffolk residence. He was born Dec. 22, 1906, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a longtime resident of Portsmouth and was the son of the late Joseph and Marie DeSimone of Palermo, Italy. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 72 years, Lena R. DeSimone. He was a World War II and Korean War U.S. Naval retired officer, State of Virginia retiree, and NNSY. He was a longtime member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church, the Nocturnal Adoration Society, Retired Officers Association and Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 22. James will be remembered as a workaholic, his ability to do for others, and his jovial personality. He will be greatly missed by everyone. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Lepore of Chesapeake, Connie Farley of Albuquerque, N.M., and Linda DeSimone of Suffolk; three sons, Dr. Kenneth DeSimone and wife Brenda of Kentucky, Joseph DeSimone and wife Josephine of Portsmouth and Frank DeSimone of Portsmouth; 19 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. A memorial service with full military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 19, in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by Father Michael Boehling. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the DAV Chapter No. 22, 4648 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth VA 23701, Alzheimer's Association or Care Group Co., Care Support Services, 1316 Sunnybrook Terrace, Chesapeake VA 23321. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.