Abraham J. "Abe" Simon

Mr. Simon was a teacher you never forgot. Somehow math ended up being only a small piece of what I took away from his class. Among the algebra and the jokes, he managed to teach us the critical thinking skills we needed no matter the subject, and encouraged us all to be courageous in our own way.

Thank you, Mr. Simon.

I am in shock that such a wonderful man has left this earth way to soon. God Bless his soul and his family. So very sad. I am glad I had a chance to meet him. Only heard great things about him.

I can still remember sitting in Mr. Simon's math class at GOH like it was yesterday. Mr. Simon was by far one of the best math teachers I've ever had throughout my academic career. He would always take the time to thoroughly explain everything while making the class fun and interesting. As a student who always struggled in mathematics, Mr. Simon was always willing to sit one-on-one with me and help me understand the material. Even after graduation, Mr. Simon still helped in advising me...

My sincere condolences to the Simon Family
Although I was 11 years your senior it was always Mr. Simon. It was back in 2010 summer and you were doing work painting or carpentering at GOH school, I first called you Abe.
First thing you said "How are the boys." There isn't thank you for your patience, understanding, clowning around, after school tutoring and home tutoring. You made helped my son gain his self confidence. You played foot ball with the boys at recess along with Father...

To the family of Mr Simon,
What a wonderful teacher and all around great guy! Had him in elementary school for math, and never forgot the time he challenged me to get first honors or he said he'd eat my pet turtle!! Needless to say, I got first honors that quarter!! He was a fabulous teacher, outstanding person, and coach and very memorable guy...can't say enough good about him...will be very much missed...will never forget his GOH math classes and basketball pointers...Thanks Mr S for...

My Daughter was a GOH student and still talks about Mr. Simon. A wonderful human being who will be missed by many. Godspeed Mr. Simon.
Rick and Alese Ritts

Mr. Simon will be greatly missed. He was the one person in administration that knew everyone's name. Always there if you needed something or just in the hall greeting us every morning. Holy Redeemer will not be the same. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.

Mr. Simon was a wonderful teacher. He taught many of my siblings at Gate of Heaven. He would be hard on you sometimes, but he wanted everyone to work to the best of their abilities. He was a great educator and a person to look up to. Our deepest condolences to his family. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Latosek Family