Dennis C Simoni

Dennis C. Simoni, age 71, passed away at home in West Hartford, CT on February 20, 2024 and began his final journey to the front of the heavenly casino comp line. Survived by his partner in life, crime and at the slot machines, Sheryl (Hoffman) Simoni, children Lisa (Sean) Porteus, Christopher (Lisa), Sarah (Benjamin Read) Simoni, Samantha (Eric) Krueger, granddaughters Charlotte & Sydney Porteus, and baby girl Simoni due 8/2024, fur babies Loki (Mook), Willie Nelson (Willis) and Tom Petty (PetPet).

Son of the late Domenic & Anne (Bagnati) Simoni, Dennis is also survived by brothers John & Nick (Anne) Simoni, predeceased by brother/best buddy Len (Diana) Simoni & sister Judy (Dennis) Bushnell.

Also survived by his former wife Jackie Schull and special niece Kim (Al) Chiarito.

Dennis grew up in Old Saybrook CT near Long Island Sound, but was never a fan of the beach except to pick up girls. He was a man of the 60's; sex, drugs and rock 'n roll. He loved muscle cars and owned many over his lifetime, his favorite was his legend lime mustang. Dennis was a semi-pro pool shark winning many trophies & dollars. In his 20's he drove cross country with pro Bobby Hunt playing pool and making memories.

Dennis and Sheryl met at SNET where they were both employed. He retired after almost 38 years at SNET/SBC/ATT.

A Memorial Service to honor his life will be held Tuesday, February 27, 1pm at Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Simon Foundation, 120 Rescue Lane, Bloomfield, CT 06002 or ALSAC/St Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105