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Simba Modeste Obituary
Family and friends may call at the Doran Funeral Home, 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls, on Wednes day (August 15) from 4 to 7 p.m. A Memorial Service for Simba will be held on Thursday (August 16) at 11 a.m. at the Auditorium at Romulus Central School, 5705 Main St., Romulus, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, Simba's family requests donations be made to Romulus Central School Sunshine Committee, 5705 Main St., Romulus, NY 14541 to help families in need within the Romulus Central School District.
Simba was born in Miami Beach, Florida on July 11, 1993, the son of the late Alicia N. Jackson. He had resided in the Canoga area for 11 years moving from Miami Beach. He was a graduate of Romulus Central School and was currently attending Finger Lakes Community College. Simba was a great lover of basketball and had played basketball, soccer and track & field through his high school years at Romulus Central School. He was a lifetime Boy Scout. Simba enjoyed his time with his friends & his dog Oreo. One of Simba's favorite pastimes was listening to music and writing some of his own lyrics. He also was a United Way summer youth intern and he participated in the "Alternate Spring Break" along with being a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
He is survived by his grandmother, Maureen (Robert) Weller, Seneca Falls, N.Y.; his aunt, Amanda (Aaron) Pundt and their children, Samantha, Griffin, & Isaac of Seneca Falls, N.Y.; his other close aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Simba was predeceased by his mother, Alicia N. Jackson who died September 26, 2002, and his grandfather, Kenneth C. Jackson, who died March 24, 2009.
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Memories and Condolences
for Simba Modeste
Barb & Lou Caterina
August 15, 2012
Maureen,
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's arms encircle you and comfort you.
August 14, 2012
Maureen, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Amanda and your family.
Cris and Jim Herbert
Devin Muha
August 14, 2012
Modeste Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I knew Simba from years of basketball camp at Chiropractic College and he was the nicest kid there, he even played on our team a few times and fit right in. God Bless.
Tyler and Simba at work.
Crystal Hanes
August 14, 2012
Maureen, We are Deeply Sorry for your Loss. Simba was an amazing Kid! Tyler Denny and I will miss him very much.We Loved him like he was our own. God Bless you and Simba.
August 14, 2012
Amanda and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Always,
The DeJohn Family (Ray, Cara, Jeff, Kelin, and Lauren)
Sue Saunders
August 14, 2012
Maureen: We are deeply saddened by your loss - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I remember how you comforted me during a difficult time and Simba and the team was there for Sean...now we are there for you and your family....Love you, Sean, Amber and Sue
Patricia,Julius,and Brandon Cornish
August 14, 2012
Thoughts and prayers for the entire family..our deepest condolences..
Kathy and Neil Malone
August 14, 2012
Dear Maureen and Family, Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you, my dear friend. Your family and friends truly knew that your unselfish love and care for Simba were ever present. Simba knew, too, in his heart.
With much sympathy,
Mary Beck-Costantino
August 14, 2012
Maureen, Amanda and family,
All prayers are with you. Your memories you will always have, He will live in a lot of lives He touched.
God Bless You All and Love You.
Mary, Thomas, Jacob, and Sam
Mary Beck-Costantino
August 14, 2012
Maureen, Amanda and family,
I will always remember coaching Simba in youth soccer. His smile was as big as His Heart. He will still light up a room just by thinking of Him.
Prayer to All You, the Lord takes the good.
Kyle and Melody Collinsworth
August 13, 2012
Simba was such a kind and caring young man who made others feel better with his wonderful smile. That smile just made everyone feel better no matter what type of day you were having. Please accept our sympathies. May God help your family through your heart break.
Kathy (Arliss) Grabbatin
August 13, 2012
Mrs. Jackson (sorry habit) & Amanda my prayers are with you all once again during this difficult time..Simba you were a terrific kid who always made me smile when I would see you in the school halls.. Your smile reminded me so much of your beautiful Mother Alicia.. You are again in her arms..
Deborah Wright
August 13, 2012
Dear Maureen and family , I am so very sorry for your loss...I recently met you again a couple of weeks ago at the store in Seneca Falls, where we fondly spoke of our children and grandchildren... I know that words cannot restore your heart break , but please accept our condolences wth heartfelt sincerity... The Wright family of Savannah Ny
Jason & Kristal Swartley
August 13, 2012
Our Thoughts and prayers are with the family today. We enjoyed watching Simba play soccer with our son Harley.
Mary Catt
August 13, 2012
Dear Maureen, Bob, Amanda, Aaron, Samantha, Griffin and Isaac,
Please know you and Simba are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Furman
August 13, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss,I knew his mother when she was very young.My youngest child used to come to your home in Clyde NY to play with herwhen you used to live down by the P&C store. My name is Carol Furman,I used to live on Kaiser Rd. in Clyde.Like I said I am so sorry for your loss.
Virginia Beck
August 13, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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