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Juliane Sandberg
July 4, 2025
Miss you every day.
Faith
July 3, 2025
Sure do miss our trivia days at Sardinas. Rest easy friend.
Kim Chrisman
June 23, 2025
My Deepest heartfelt condolences to John's wife & daughter,also his sister,I just found out about John's passing and I am heartbroken,I would love to talk to Mary or Jo Anna about John,he was a truely GOOD man,with such kindness & generosity,very professional, he helped this single mom thru some really hard times & always lifted my spirits(619)245-7152 KC(Kim Chrisman),we'd talk about his '60s Comet vs my '72 beater Mercury Comet,he saved my son & I some heartache & talk about knowledgeable with AUTO parts,AMAZING!!BLESSINGS TO ALL,HE WAS A REALLY SPECIAL GENTLEMAN!!
P.J. Panebianco
November 26, 2024
My condolences to Mary and Jennifer. John hired me as a 17 year old kid and became a friend and mentor.
Juliane Sandberg
September 25, 2023
I am so thankful John had so many wonderful friends come to celebrate him. I had a detached retina surgery and could not attend because I am unable to change elevations. I was so sad I couldn´t be there as John and I were so close. After seeing the pictures I see I was there as somebody enlarged the picture I submitted. I literally cried, this meant so much to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jo Anna Simon-Guthrie
September 16, 2023
A big thank you to Joe MacDonald for hosting the celebration of life for my brother John Simon. It was nice to meet new friends and see many old friends who I haven't seen for many years. Thank you for the wonderful stories that you all shared.
Jo Anna Guthrie
September 15, 2023
Jo Anna Guthrie
September 15, 2023
Jo Anna Guthrie
September 15, 2023
My heart is broken. It was way too soon to lose my brother. John was the most loving and caring brother and true friend to all. He had many sides to him but most of all he loved with his whole heart. He had all the connections and knew how to make the best deals. These two photos were the last ones taken on June 10th. We celebrated our wedding anniversaries together at Tom Ham's Lighthouse. I will treasure that day forever. I look forward to seeing you all on the 16th and hearing the stories of how you knew him. Please continue to keep his wife Mary and daughter Jennifer in your prayers. We lost our mom less then a year ago, so now they are together again. Love you bro!
Gary Sander
August 27, 2023
Celebrate the Life of John B Simon IV on 9-16-2023 at Sardinas Restaurant from 1 to 4 pm. 1129 Morena Blvd. San Diego CA 92110. PASS THIS ALONG!!!!!!!
James R Johnson
August 25, 2023
Just learned of his Passing,I´m Jimmy Johnson. 35 year friend. My condolences to the family,much love.
John was so instrumental in helping my family get thru hard times. Had many beers after hours and lots of laughs. We will never forget him .Praying for his Wife and daughter. God Bless him am family.. Peace be with all.
Mark Adams
August 10, 2023
What a shock to find out that a really good friend has left this earth , I pray for the family and all of his friends for comfort and peace . Love you John Simon
Mark Adams
Juliane Sandberg
August 8, 2023
John Simon was my big brother and one of my best friends. He would never forget a birthday and always made you feel special. He had so many friends and touched so many people´s lives. I am still in shock and love and miss him so so much! Always in my heart
Faith Cooke
July 23, 2023
John is a great friend! I can’t stop thinking about him daily! Gone too soon. I know Mary and Jennifer are missing him daily and holding each other for strength as hundreds of his friends. I simply can’t believe my great friend is gone!
John has many friends at Sardinas and of course all over San Diego that love his laugh, energy, knowledge, leadership, friendship, and kindness. John was sincerely like a big brother to me, and I admired his commitment to his wife and daughter.
I will see you again.
Faith
Gary J Sander
July 23, 2023
DEAR JOHN...I AM SO DEVASTATED BY THE NEWS OF YOUR PASSING! YOU CANNOT IMAGINE HOW MUCH YOU INFLUENCED ME IN AUTO PARTS, BUT YOU DID...IN AUTO PARTS KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION. I WAS HIS RIGHT HAND MAN (LEFT HANDED)! IF THERE IS ANY WAY TO CALL FROM THE Great Beyond, please Contact me at 619-672-0503!
Mary May
July 17, 2023
I worked for John for 11 years . He was a Great man. He treated everyone with integrity and patience. I looked to him like a father figure. My Dad and my sister would always stop by the store just to have a chat with him . He was a very smart man. So many times he would give me directions without ever being at a place and he would always get me to the front door. His knowledge in Auto Parts far surpasses anyone I know. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts , prayers and condolences go to his beautiful wife Mary and also his beautiful daughter Jennifer. Sincerely, Mary May
Gary J. Sander
July 16, 2023
John hired me as a driver at Parts Plus El Cajon on September 7th, 1995. I worked with him until 2013. I was a driver, stock clerk and counter person. He gave me the nickname "Squeek" from a favorite movie. He taught me a lot about Auto Parts and a lot about people! I would like to think he was an inspiration to pass along that knowledge...He shall be sorely missed!
Louie Anthony Reyes
July 15, 2023
Johnny, loved your show !
Ivan Oregel
July 13, 2023
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Johns Family.
I worked at the El Cajon Parts Plus for several years with John. I remember driving into work every morning and seeing his truck parked in the lot not knowing it was his and not knowing if it even ran because it was always there... the first day i started i asked why there was a broken down truck in the lot....later to find out that truck was loved more than most love their pets and John was always at that parts store hence why that truck was always there! He was truly a good boss and friend! To him I was HJ Double T(Heavy Jumbo That Thang) a nickname he had for me as i was always a bit on the heavier side. I regret not keeping in contact with him after the demise of Parts Plus. I learned a lot from him and I am grateful as his advice, and the example he set when I was working with him has helped me tremendously in my career at the School district. Rest easy old friend, I will miss you dearly.
Ivan "Heavy Jumbo That Thang" Oregel
william quirk
July 10, 2023
sad to hear that my old friend is now in heaven. was such a cool guy gonna miss you
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