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john klay
May 7, 2021
I well remember Bobby with very fond memories. From the house on Central Ave. with Corces' ? market "IGA" across the street to the organ that Bobby played with accomplishment to campaigning for him to his presence on the bench to his ever so ready and enjoyable sense of humor. I was always introduced by Mrs. Simms as her "other son". My reason for brother. Long live Joe, Russel "Boogie Lee' and Bobby. May 7 2021.
Kathy Mangra
April 7, 2021
My condolences I know it’s been a long while
Tom Whipple
April 14, 2011
Mrs. Simms,
I just heard of Bob's passing and am so sorry for you and family. I always thought Bob was a great guy and was always happy to hear he was doing so well in life.
Tom Whipple
Orlando & Lisa Gonzalez
July 16, 2004
Dear Mrs. Simms & Family: I had the pleasure of practicing before his Honor as a new lawyer. In fact, Judge Simms swore me in as a lawyer in 1996. Mrs. Simms you were there in his courtroom. You may remember I was in a wheelchair from a recently broken leg. Judge Simms was an Honorable and kind man. I will never forget his professionalism and teachings. I'm so sorry about your loss. I learned of his passing in the Florida Criminal Law Journal. Again, my family and I will keep you in our prayers. G-d Bless, Orlando & Lisa Gonzalez
Dawn Hoff
May 2, 2004
I worked with Judge many times while I was employed at the 13th Judicial, in the Court Communications & Technology office. Any time that I worked with Judge he always had a smile and wanted as much information that I would give him about computers. I’m so sorry to hear about his passing, he will not be forgotten. Please pass on my deepest sympathies to your family.
Jonathan Morgan
April 23, 2004
Dearest Rosy and Jackie,
I was truly saddened to her of your loss. I have many fond childhood memories of visits between our families and always enjoyed seeing and speaking with Bob as a child. Your family and Bob are in my family's prayers. May God bless.
Anolan Page
April 19, 2004
Jackie-
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish by saying I was sorry would ease your pain but it won't. It's been a while since we have spoken and I hope you are doing well. Your father was a good man. He will be remembered for the good he has done. Now it is your turn to carry on his legacy. My sincerest apologies, Anolan Alcala-Page (SAO Summer OPS)
tanikiwa and destiny, kathy marsh,mangra SUNSHINE
April 18, 2004
to rosalie and family, i just want you to know taht my thoughts and prayers are with you always .you and mr. simms were very good friends of mine and i will miss him dearly coming to burger king to eat in the mourning. god bless you and your daughter he was very proud of his family.
Cheryl-Lynn Dausch
April 15, 2004
The Simms Family:
He called me New Hampshire. I think that it was easier than trying to pronounce my last name correctly. I will forever remember my favorite HCC instructor for his humor, wit and loving, entertaining stories about his family. I'll never forget how he took me aside one night after class and urged me to further my education beyond a paralegal degree, to go on to law school. My husband, a TPD officer, would often go to Judge to sign his search warrants. Each time, Judge would ask him if New Hampshire had signed up for law school yet. My deepest sympathies go out to your family and please find some comfort in the knowledge that he truly adored the both of you.
kathy sunshine mangra
April 15, 2004
rosalie and jackie, i am so saddened of roberts passing. he was a very good friend of mine and he was always a very happy man.he always talked about you and his daughter and how proud he was that she was going to college. someday i hope you follow in his footseps ,because he was great. words cannot express my feelings towards him as my friend, i am going to miss him dearly .if you need to talk to someone my email is there please write to me . mr simms was the greatest.
Carey Kevin
April 14, 2004
Judge Simms was an exceptional person, always willing to help other lawyers and judges. He will be greatly missed, but his wonderful spirit will live on at the courthouse.
Jeff Deery
April 14, 2004
I had the pleasure of appearing before Judge Simms on many occasions. He was always well prepared, professional, direct, and decisive. More importantly, he often understood the nuances of the cases before him. This understanding helped him to reach the right decision, in harmony with the legally corrrect decision. He often gave me encouragement and advice on my courtroom deamanor and my law practice. I was shocked to learn of his passing, and i pray for his friends and family.
aileen worley
April 14, 2004
Bob was a wonderful gentleman who will be remembered and missed always. Bill and I are grieving with you.
Shanna Lawson
April 14, 2004
I was a student in Judge Simms' class last semester. I only had the priviledge of being in his class once. He was a very good instructor, he had a way of keeping everyone's attention. He inspired & encouraged me to keep with my current studies. It meant so much. He spoke of his wife & daughter often in class, of how much he loved both of them & how proud he was of them. I just thought it would be nice for them to know that.
Lourdes Brindis
April 14, 2004
Robert Simms, who more than a Judge, was a great man and he will always be remembered for those people who had the pleasure of knowing him. He had the ability of touching many lives including mine.
Pat Bishop
April 14, 2004
I had the great pleasure of working with Judge Simms with the Community Law Fair. He was always there to help in anyway that he could. He has helped many new lawyers and we are all better people from having known him. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. God Bless his family in this time of sorrow.
Florence Lewis
April 14, 2004
My deepest sympathies go to you, Rosalee and your daughter Jackie and extended families. I am a 1964 graduate of Hillsborough High School and a long time resident and employee of the City of Temple Terrace. I didn't know you all well but remember you from high school and from your family's incredible reputation in the City of Temple Terrace as well as the Tampa area. I know you are shocked, reeling from the loss, and wondering why this has happened and how your life will be without him. I too lost a husband (Tom Lewis - Temple Terrace Police Officer) in 1984 to a heart attack and know well how difficult this is. My prayers and thoughts will be with you in the coming days and always. I know your love of Bob, your faith, and those who care about you all will get you through the days ahead.
With deepest regrets, Florence Lewis
Toby Tedrowe
April 14, 2004
I have practiced law for over 10 years in Hillsborough County. Judge Simms was always just, fair and professional yet he let his amenable and affable humanism shine through. He will be truly missed.
Kim Ramey
April 14, 2004
Rosalie and Jacqueline,
Jacqueline and I have been friends since middle school and I have always felt as though I was a part of the family. I am deeply saddened by the loss of Robert. Although I haven't spent time with the family in the last several years you have always been in my thoughts and prayers and always will be.
Love,
Kim, Donna, Sonya and Bradley
Jason and Stacey Atiyeh
April 13, 2004
Rosalie and Jackie,
Bob was a wonderful caring man. Jason and I are deeply saddned over his untimely passing. We feel honored to have been married by him and cherish that for the rest of our lives. We will miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Virginia Timberlake
April 13, 2004
I knew Mr. Simms only from knowing his professional contributions. What I want to share with his wife and family and friends is that I understand sudden loss. There is nothing more shocking especially for someone so young. In November I lost my nephew, his wife and two young children in a head-on car accident. I would like to offer you to email me if you need to talk. There are resources available that have helped me. Please know my prayers will be with you through this difficult time. Bob's contibution to this community will not be forgotten. Thank you.
Pete Aziz
April 13, 2004
Rose and Jacq:
We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a dear friend to my entire family including my children. He will be missed by many for a long long time.
Pete, Barb, Natalie and Sam Aziz
Marie-Louise Samuels-Parmer
April 13, 2004
Dear Rosalee and Jacqueline,
I was an assistant public defender twice assigned to Judge Simms' division. He was one of the finest judges on the bench in Hillsborough County. He had an amazing ability to discern the truth and do what was fair in the cases that came before him. He had the courage to do what was right, even if it was unpopular. He treated the people that worked in his courtroom and appeared in his courtroom, including the criminal defendants, with dignity and courtesy. He was not, however, afraid to temper that with just punishment. He respected and embraced the Constitution, the role of the courts, and the ethical obligations of members of the bar. He was a truly remarkable judge. When all the ethical controversies among the Hillsborough judiciary were brewing, many of us often said that there was one judge we knew we'd never read about in the papers, and that was, of course, Judge Simms. He truly represented the highest ideals of the justice system. It was an honor to practice law in front of him and I am truly grateful for all that he taught me, through words and deeds, as an attorney and as a person.
My heart goes out to you both during this sad time. He will be sadly missed by many people.
Sincerely, Marie-Louise Samuels Parmer
Tom and Pam Mortenson
April 13, 2004
Dear Rosalee and Jacqueline,
We are so saddened to hear about your loss.Bob was such a great guy, and meant so much to all of us.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. God be with you.
Berryhill & Associates, Inc
April 13, 2004
Dear Rosalee and Jacqueline,
We wish to convey our deepest sympathy for your loss. Myself and my associates have had the honor of working with Judge Simms for many years. My court reporters and I will sincerely miss his presence as he was much loved and respected by all of us at Berryhill & Associates, Inc. Please accept our condolences.
Sincerely
Thomasina Berryhill, President
Claudia Harris
April 13, 2004
Dearest Cousin Ro and Jacqueline, Our hearts are so saddened and I cannot find mere words to console, nor can we compehend the immense grief you must feel. The miles may physically separate us, but the love and prayers we send to you and your loving family cannot be distanced.
William C. Meriwether
April 13, 2004
As former Commission, County Employee working for the Clerk of the court and friend, I will miss his comments and conversations that took place every time we talked.
He was a great gentleman and will be missed.
Vivian Maye
April 13, 2004
It was indeed a privilege to work with Bob in the civil division. He will be sorely missed. You have my very deepest sympathies.
Paula Rodgers
April 13, 2004
As a former student of Judge Simms, I was honored to have known and learned from him.
don fickey
April 13, 2004
I was his court reporter while he spent his time in criminal court. I count it a privilege to have been friends with him over the years. My thoughts and prays are with you, his family.
Christine Pirrello
April 13, 2004
I had the honor to attend the Judges's Contract Law class at HCC. He was a very smart and honorable man who will be missed. My heart goes out to his family.
Virginia (Ginny) Johnson
April 13, 2004
Sorry to hear of your loss. I am also at loss for not having the opportunity to meet my cousin Robert. I know that Aunt Juanita raised her family with God as part of their lives. I take comfort in that.
May God Bless you all through these difficult times.
Sincerely,
Ginny
(Juani ta's youngest brother Bill's daughter)
Mary LaFlamme
April 12, 2004
To Rosalee and Jacqueline:
My family and I are shocked and dismayed by Bob's untimely passing. He was a true friend and a great person. He was a pillar of strength to his friends and always gave sage advice but could make you laugh at the same time. Everyone who knew Bob will surely miss him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Richard and Mary Sirilo LaFlamme and Family
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