DeSimone, Michael "Mickey"

Michael "Mickey" James DeSimone, age 58, died suddenly on Tuesday December 30th, 2014 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Born August 16th, 1956, to Sebastian and Barbara DeSimone in scenic Sloatsburg, NY, Mickey enjoyed a rambunctious childhood with his elder brother David and younger brother Daniel. Mickey was a revered guidance counselor, as well as a wrestling, lacrosse, and football coach at Suffern High School for 35 years. Despite his numerous athletic achievements, he was most proud of his family; Mickey is survived by his wife Sandra and his three children, Micaela, Lely and Gray. Nonetheless, he was a father figure to countless others which only solidified his significant presence within the Suffern community. Mickey was a role model, a leader and a molder of men, and to say his presence will be missed is a gross understatement. The wake for Mickey will be held on Saturday January 3, and Sunday January 4, at 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Wanamaker and Carlough Funeral Home 177 Route 59 in Suffern. Funeral Mass Monday 11am at Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. Committal Private.

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Published by The Journal News on Jan. 2, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael DeSimone

68 Entries

Michael L Jordan

January 9, 2015

To the Desimone family
Please accept my prayers of comfort for this huge loss. As a classmate and wrestling teammate, I appreciated the friendship and respect from knowing Mickey. He made me a better person on and off the mat, whether he knew it or not. Most importantly, he was a class act who looked to make the entire team better. Smile often remembering all the good deeds and happy times with your dad, husband, brother, etc.

Anton Gross

January 7, 2015

Mickey was the best. He truly was much more than a coach. He really got into each and every child and made you accountable. He raised your own expectations and made you earn what you got. Wrestling for him and befriending him were life changing events. His family is in my heart as he leaves a giant hole, but the truth is that he'll live on in each and every one of us who were lucky enough to spend time and grow with him. He was a teacher always and a friend as well. I can remember getting yelled at so loud because I didn't pin the guy and getting a great hug after a loss... both I needed and deserved. He will be missed and he will be in my mind and heart for the rest of my life. RIP Mickey.

January 6, 2015

To the Desimone Family:
Our hearts are broken. We knew and loved Mickey as do so many in the Suffern community.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Bob, Linda and Alanna Barrera

Ella Van Tassel

January 6, 2015

May God Bless You in Your Time Of Sorrow. Class of 1982

January 6, 2015

Dave & Dan,

So sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to have known Micky and we pray for him and our thoughts and prayers are with his family is well.

Rich & Nancy Porpora

January 5, 2015

RIP Mickey

john berry

January 5, 2015

mickey was the real deal/////great at everything he did in life

Teddy Smith

January 5, 2015

Dear DeSimone Family,
I read the sad news about Mickey.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Jeanine Fogler (Polchinski)

January 5, 2015

I am so very sorry to hear about Mr. DeSimone. I moved to Sloatsburg in 1985 and he was my assigned to be my counselor. I don't know what I would have done without him. He made my transition easier. What a dear sweet man. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May you always know that he was a great man and helped so many.... XOXOX

Brenden Rogers

January 5, 2015

A great guy gone way to early. God bless you Mickey.

January 5, 2015

Godspeed Mickey. Strength and prayers to all the Desimones. Fond family memories abound, Dave & Danny. Love,the Nitka and Trusewicz Families.

January 5, 2015

Mickey was an integral part of the Class of 74 and no wonder he was called Mr. Suffern, what a loss. My condolences, Liz Simmons Madera

Patty Stevens Gumbs

January 4, 2015

After his more than 40 years as a student, athlete, teacher, guidance counselor, coach and parent at Suffern High, it's difficult to imagine SHS without Mickey. My heartfelt condolences to Sandy, their children, and his many life-long friends.

January 4, 2015

So sad to hear about Mickey I worked at the middle school for many years and thought the world of him. My thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
Ellen Jacobson

Susan Kveton Mitchell

January 4, 2015

i remember Mickey from our days at Bucknell. He was s great guy, and from what I've read, he was a wonderful man as husband, father and coach. My sincere condolences to his family.

Klein

January 4, 2015

We are deeply saddened for your loss. Our thoughts to the family.

Michael Gardocki

January 4, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, coach DeSimone was an inspiration to countless students. He will be missed

Kim Rathke - Gannon

January 3, 2015

Sandra, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Mickey was a great lacrosse coach and friend!
He will be missed.

January 3, 2015

God blessed each one of us to have Mickey in our lives at one time or another. I was blessed in High School. Prayers to his family. God has a great angel with him now.

kathy landy

January 3, 2015

I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Desimone's passing.It was an honor to know this wonderful family and you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Regina Gallo-Martin

January 3, 2015

I was so shocked to hear of your loss. Micky and I graduated Suffern high school in 1974 along with Bob Buono and Skip Lyon. Such happy times. Never thought we would all be working together where we went to school. He always had a positive attitude and good word. May you be comforted to know God understands your pain.

Mary Weinberger

January 3, 2015

So many lives have been touched, and are greater, because of Mr. DeSimone. He will always be warmly remembered. Prayers for peace and strength to the family.

Monica Flores

January 3, 2015

May he Rest in Peace god bless his family. He will be greatly missed. Great guidance counselor, always very honest and motivated not only myself but many other High School students to achieve their potential. His wise words will never be forgotten. RIP

Gary - class of 1982

January 3, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family and all that knew him. Looks like Heaven has a new Westling coach!

Mike Whittington

January 3, 2015

So sorry to hear about Mickey. I will always remember his big engaging smile whenever he walk into the room. The world lost a good man. Peace Whit.

January 3, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the entire DeSimone family ! The Serra / Mulhare Family . May he rest in peace !

Chris Sagliano

January 3, 2015

Had the pleasure of meeting Mickey while back in High School always a kind word always a helping hand a good man and a better person God Bless you all for your loss

Michael Connor

January 3, 2015

Dave and Danny. I am so very sorry for your loss of your dear brother, Mickey. I knew him well from the HS. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. This is a shock. God Bless you and your family. Kindest Regards, Mike T. Connor (1985 graduate, SHS.)

Michelle and Jim Kralik

January 2, 2015

Mickey was a friend and a role model for our three children. We mourn for his family and for countless others who will be deprived of his friendship, his guidance, and his incredible smile. He was an inspiration to all, and will be sadly missed.

Judy Morgan

January 2, 2015

Dave and Danny, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family

Richard Brightenback

January 2, 2015

My prays and love goes out to the Desimone family. RIP Mickey .

Richard Brightenback

Joann Colaprico Beim

January 2, 2015

My sincere condolences to all of you. Godspeed Mickey.

vickie shaw

January 2, 2015

Suffern will never be quite the same without Micky. Fortunately he impacted so many young lives over his long career at SHS. Im grateful he coached my son and so many others. From one Mountie to another, you will be missed more than words can say.

Kathy Medici

January 2, 2015

Although I didn't know Mickey personally, I taught his son Gray in CCD many years ago & my daughter is a friend of his from high school. He's a lovely young man which can only reflect upon his parents. So very sorry for your loss.

Maria

January 2, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Mr. Desimone will always be fondly remembered for his guidance, service, and coaching to Suffern High School students of many generations. What a wonderful legacy to leave - to be remembered for kindness, service, love, and dedication. I hope that even through the sadness of loss, you can take pride in knowing what a special person he was and how he touched so many lives.

Bernie Mills

January 2, 2015

"Mr. DeSimone" helped me get into the college I so badly wanted...I actually made sure I got good grades in college so I wouldn't let him down for helping me. I went on to have a successful career...he impacted my life!...how many people can we say that about? I hope his family finds comfort knowing he helped so many students...in so many ways...He is a true Teacher and Coach...He lived a life helping others...We love you Mr. DeSimone!!

Donna Bray Matthews

January 2, 2015

I am so saddened to hear of Mickeys sudden death. He was an awesome guy who always had a smile on his face. My prayers go out to all God bless

Debbie Dranoff

January 2, 2015

To the DeSimone family:
Our heartfelt prayers at this very sad time. He was a special man who will be missed. I know Harrison will never, ever, forget him as he was a wonderful coach and person. There just aren't any answers. So sad for all of you. We are thinking of you and mourn your loss of a wonderful father, husband, role model and friend. We can only hope and pray that such a positive influence on so many in his lifetime will continue to live on in all who knew and loved him. The Dranoff family

January 2, 2015

Mickey, you were one of the brightest lights of the Suffern HS community.your loss leaves an enormous void. To Sandy,Kids, brothers may the peace of The Lord be with you now and forever.

Peter Dorf

January 2, 2015

Coach Desimone saw strength in me when I thought there was none to be found. I will be eternally grateful for having someone like him in my life. His legacy lives on in the people he has inspired and empowered.

Frank Ourelio

January 2, 2015

A great man!!

Matt Wallach

January 2, 2015

The entire Wallach family is mourning the loss of Mick. He was an amazing man and a great friend. Our hearts are heavy.

Janet Buchbinder

January 2, 2015

May the strength of family and friends support you through this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dianne Ballesty

January 2, 2015

I worked with Mickey for many years at Suffern High School. He was a wonderful man who was all about family, friends and his adoring students.
May your family have strength and know that you will always be remembered.
Rest in peace, Micky
Dianne Ballesty

Bridget Canty

January 2, 2015

RIP. My prayers go out to the whole Desimone family

Tom Murphy

January 2, 2015

Coach DeSimone was such a positive guidepost for those of us lucky to know him and/or play for him. A real life “George Bailey”. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and I give thanks to God for granting us coach's presence, albeit for too short a time.

Jeanne Brady

January 2, 2015

So sorry for your loss

Sharon Wallace

January 2, 2015

Mrs. DeSimone, and family, I had the privilege of meeting Coach during the four years my son was on the Wrestling team at Suffern High. Coach was so wonderful with all the boys and families. Loved seeing the tapes he had done at the end of the season that were shone at the end of the season dinners. May God rest his soul and may he rest in peace.

Dan Wallach

January 2, 2015

I wish I could be with you all, Sandy, Caela, Lely and Gray. Your loss -- Mickey's loss -- leaves us all dumbstruck. All I can do is tell you how sad I am for you and how much I love you all. I hope your family and friends will hold you close and that you will feel loved and supported. You can count on me now and forever.

Stacy Casden

January 2, 2015

Words cannot express the sad feeling I have for the loss of a great man. I have known Mickey as a History teacher when I was in 10th grade, all the way through my many dealings with the Suffern Wrestling program. You will be missed Mickey D.

January 2, 2015

It is hard to process Suffern HS without Mikey. He was a good friend and colleague and did a great job for so many of the Suffern students, including my son. I fondly remember coaching all of the brothers on the football team. All out of the same mold for sure. Our best goes the family in this sorrowful time but be assured that he will be still guiding you throughout your lives.
Love Anita and John Orlando

Jeanne Brady

January 2, 2015

So very sorry for your family's loss

Dick Sipperly

January 2, 2015

All of the Sip's send their love,thoughts and prayers to Mickey's family. He will be missed by all. We had many years of fun together. Love to all!

January 2, 2015

Sandy and family, deepest sympathy to all of you...Mickey was a very special man...my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Margie Buffa Simcox

Jean Damato

January 2, 2015

Sandy, David and Dan, I'm so sorry.

Mike & Janet Nolan

January 2, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It has been our family's privilege to know Mickey these past 35 years. Our children Janis, Michael and especially Lori all benefited from his guidence, coaching, and concern.

January 2, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Maria Rossi

January 2, 2015

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. Mickey's smile will always be remembered. Maria Rossi (SHS Social Studies Dept.)

Tony ,Lou Siano

January 2, 2015

With deepest Sympathy

Andrea Balsamo

January 2, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole DeSimone family

Philene Mohel

January 2, 2015

You are in our prayers Sandy, Michaela, Lely, & Gray.
The Mohel Family - Philene, Alan, Olivia & Avery

Bev Condon Simon

January 2, 2015

Dearest Sandy and family,

May you find comfort in the joys, laughter, tears and love shared with Mickey. Words cannot describe the sympathy I wish to express.

Mickey was always a bright light of warmth and energy both at his workplace and back in the day when I knew him while I was in high school and college.

With prayers.

Hedy, Jay & Michael Fink

January 2, 2015

We are sorry for your loss. He was a good man and friend to so many. He will be greatly missed. My years next to his office were enlightening. His spirit will always surround and protect you all. Peace.

Pete Birmingham

January 2, 2015

Dear Sandi, Micaela, Lely, Gray, Dave and Dan: words cannot express the sorrow that I, my family, and your friends are experiencing. Please take comfort in knowing the love we have for Mickey, and for each of you.

January 2, 2015

With many thoughts and deepest sympathy, I warmly pray that God comforts your family through this most difficult time. (John 5:25-29)

January 2, 2015

Sandy,
So devastated to hear of Mickey's passing..I have wonderful memories of him and we are sending all our prayers from NC for you and your family.
Lisa, Max & Stephen Seda

Billy Rizzo

January 1, 2015

Sandy and family so sorry for your incredible loss, Mickey was an incredible humanitarian. He will be missed by many!

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