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Anthony Simola Obituary
Anthony W. Simola, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 10:57 a.m. in his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, 606 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, Indiana. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church Legacy Center. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, Indiana, is handling arrangements.
He was born March 12, 1940, in Irwin, Pennsylvania, to the late Anthony and Jane (Milbrada) Simola. On Dec. 31, 1967, in Michigan City, Indiana, he married Christina Potempa, who survives in La Porte, Indiana.
Also surviving are two daughters, Debbie (Ryan) Taylor of Knox, Indiana, and Beth Simola of La Porte, Indiana; three grandsons, Jordan (Brandi) Simola and Tyler (Meagan) Simola-Wallingford and Eric (Leonora) Taylor; brother, Edward (Elaine) Simola of Chicago, Illinois; and his beloved pet, Munchkin.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Fedyna; and brother, David Simola.
Anthony retired as a supervisor at Bethlehem Steel. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Contributions may be made to Queen of all Saints Catholic Church, 606 So. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN, 46360.
To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our website at www.otthaverstock.com.
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Fred leaf
May 12, 2022
Tony is one of the nicest person you could ever know I will miss him greatly
Craig and Gail Campbell
May 11, 2022
Gail and I are so saddened by the news of Tony's passing. Tony was more like a brother to me rather than a friend. We spent many hours together on the football field and as roommates.
Our friendship has been very dear to me.
Richard Potempa
May 9, 2022
Tony meant so much to his family. Sorry for your loss of a husband, father, grandfather and friend.
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