Joseph Simoson Jr.

Joseph "Joe" Simoson, Jr. of Northampton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospice House. He was the loving husband of Cynthia "Cindy" (Riccaboni) Simoson for 41 years. Born in Kingston, PA he was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Esther (Smith) Simoson. Joe earned his Bachelors degree in finance from Wilkes University. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. Joe worked for the federal government in the treasury department. He was an avid skier and on the original national ski patrol at Blue Mountain and was also a member of the Ptaramigan Ski club. Joe was also a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Axillary and the Pontiac Oakland Club. He loved gardening, the outdoors, traveling and going to car shows. Survivors: he will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cindy; brother John Simoson and his wife Blanche of St. John's, PA and many nieces and nephews. Services: A funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10 A.M. until time of service. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery. A memory tribute may be placed at www.longfuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans of America, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or to the Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd. Easton, PA 18042.