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Roman Siminski Obituary
Ray was born Sept. 1, 1932, in Utica, New York, the son of the late Peter and Cecilia Ruszczek Szymanski. He attended Utica schools. He retired from Utica State Hospital after more than 35 years of service. Ray enjoyed his retirement immensely. He traveled for a period of time, including a stay in Alabama near his eldest son. He eventually settled down in Beverly Hills, Florida, where he met his partner and the light of his life, Carol Harrington. Together, they took frequent trips around the eastern part of the country, including Carol's home state of West Virginia. Ray was meticulous in everything that he did, from remodeling his last home in Utica to manicuring his lawn in Beverly Hills. The work was always as perfect as he could get it. His tool shed was a page out of a magazine.
In addition to his parents, Ray was predeceased by his brothers and sisters-in-laws, Joseph and Helen Szymanski, Walter and Stella Szymanski; as well as his sister and brother-in-law Stella and Edward Siuta; and his granddaughter Terra Siminski. He is survived by his spouse, Carol; her sons and daughter-in-law; grandchildren; his brother and sister-in-law Thaddeus and Irene Siminski; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Shelly Siminski; son Raymond Siminski; daughters Mary Dean and Aileen Siminski; grandson Matthew Siminski; good friend and favorite chef Ursula Todd; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. A special thanks to HPH Hospice in Lecanto, Florida, for their kind and compassionate care.
Arrangements for his cremation will be handled by Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory in Inverness, Florida. Interment will be at a later date at Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens, Cross Lanes, West Virginia.
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Carol Harrington
September 1, 2023
Today is your birthday and I am thinking of you as I do everyday. I am grateful to have met you at that dance and blessed to have spent the next 20 years with you. Those were wonderful years filled with love, kindness, compassion, and lots of dances and laughter. You helped me in so many ways and I appreciate you more than you know. I learned not to live in the past. Although I would love to go back to that time, I know I can't. You are still in my heart and I think of you everyday with love and remember our adventures and great times together. Thank you Ray for the love and happiness you brought to me. I know I will see you again and what a blessing and great day that will be!! Save the next dance for me!
Happy Birthday
Love, Carol
Carol Harrington
July 17, 2023
Today makes 8 years since you have been gone. My memories remain very precious. You were always such a caring, loving soul and you remain in my heart. You are still a part of me. That will never change. I miss you, but understand that it was your time to go. I know I will see you again and that will be a joyous day! Loved you then, still love you now!
Carol Harrington
July 13, 2022
Ray, This Sunday will be 7 years since you have been gone. There hasn´t been a day that I haven´t missed you. I will always love you and cherish memories of our time together. The last two weeks have been hard thinking about our last days together. I relive those days every year. Most of my memories make me smile. We had a beautiful life together. Looking back you always think of things that could have been handled better. My regrets are few. You knew I loved you and I knew you loved me. We weren´t perfect, but we were happy. I thank you for that happy life. I will see one day again and will be a happy day!!!
Robert Siminski
July 27, 2019
Hey, Dad. It is four years now. We all still miss you. Me, Carol, Mary and Ursula.
I still pray for you.
Robert Siminski
December 26, 2017
Well, Dad, it's the day after Christmas. Wish you were still with us here. Miss sending you a card. You are in my prayers. Still think "I'll call Dad" but I can't. Love you.
Robert Siminski
November 27, 2017
Dad, Shelly passed away. I hope you find her. Tell her I miss her very much. And I miss you too, Dad.
Your son,
Bob
Robert Siminski
September 2, 2017
Yesterday was your birthday, Dad. Happy Birthday. I miss you, as does Shelly. I still think about calling you on Sundays. God bless you, Dad.
Carol Harrington
September 1, 2017
Happy Birthday Ray. We never know what we have until we loss it. I miss you and all the encouragement and love that you gave me. You were my best friend and the love of my life. You will always be in my heart!
Love always,
Robert Siminski
September 1, 2016
Happy Birthday, Dad. Wish we could get together and have a birthday dinner. I miss our Sunday calls. Say hello to your granddaughter for me. I love you both. Glad to be your son. Until next time, Bob.
Robert Siminski
June 19, 2016
Happy Fathers Day, Dad. I miss our conversations on Sunday's. Saturday I was looking for the mailman with an almost late card and then I remembered.... We can still talk because you are in my memories. Take care, Dad. I love you.
Robert Siminski
September 1, 2015
Happy Birthday, Dad. We all miss you. See you again after a while.
Robert Siminski
July 23, 2015
I love you Dad. I, going to miss you. You only get one Dad in a lifetime.
July 20, 2015
Uncle, Ray! May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Your smile so reminds me of mom (your sister, Stella) Peace and love! Your niece, Carol
Laura Black
July 20, 2015
Carol, my thoughts and prayers are with you, as well as the rest of Ray's family. Love to you my friend.
mary siminski-dean
July 19, 2015
Dad, I messed up my true thoughts. I am trying so hard to accept the loss of you. You gave me your hopes for my life, yet you stood back and let me choose. I let you down, and more of myself. I love you with all of me. You are in my heart, my being forever. Thank you for being my dad.
mary dean
July 19, 2015
Dad, you were my strength, my show of me how g
Dad. You were my force in life. You never gave up on me , you gave me my right to choose, you gave your all to me to be the best that i could be. I let you down more than i care to say, but, in my heart and mind, forever....i love you, and i thank you, for giving me life and loving me, your daughter Mary cecilia siminski
Robert & Shelly Siminski
July 19, 2015
We love you And miss you, Dad. Your granddaughter should be with you now. She'll show you around. Bob and Shelly.
Pat Hipple
July 19, 2015
A wonderful life and a beautiful obituary. Rest in peace Ray.
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