Birth date: Oct 11, 1948 Death date: Oct 14, 2011
William F. (Simon) Simone Jr., 63, of Rohnert Park, CA, formerly of Syracuse, NY passed away on October 14, 2011 after a brave battle with lung cancer. He was a 1966 graduate of Henninger High School and proudly served in the 108t Read Obituary
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. Their love leaves an imprint in our memories. I know my life has been enlightened by the loving friendship of a kind, sincere and very humorous man who leaves us with many wonderful memories and is still able to put a smile on our faces. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Billy you will always be my "best buddy" no matter how far away you are. Love you.
Ofy
Billy had friends and family on both sides of the country. Here we knew him as Billy Simon, on the West coast he wanted to be known as Billy Simone. Whether he was on the East Coast or West Coast everyone knew him as "Billy", Moving out to California was a big step for him and a move that he never regretted. He loved life out there. He made friends easily, set up his own business, shared his love with those around him, and enjoyed life. As a talented song writer and guitarist, I feel that he told us about himself through his music. Some songs were happy and full of life, others tender and reaching out to those he loved, and there were some that were somber with a hint of regret.To me they were his way of expressing his life experiences. He was a little bit country, a little bit rock an roll, and a little bit blue eyed soul, sort of unique for someone from the northside of Syracuse. I don't think that anyone who met him and spent some time with him can't come up with a story or something special to say about him. It was magical in a sense because you felt that he was a friend from the moment that you met him. When I reflect on the time, not long ago, when we got together, I feel that Billy would like us all to consider this: Don't take your friends and family for granted, embrace them, spend time with them, and appreciate them, The world would be a lonely place without them. I know that my world is a bit lonelier now without Billy. God Bless and peace be with you my good friend.
Mary Lou and Tony,so sorry to hear about the passing of Billy.My deepest sympathy,It was so nice seeing him at Tony's party and talking about the old day.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Lou and Tony
I was sorry to read about Billy today, I just saw him for the first time, in so many years at your home for Tony;s 60th birthday. We had such a nice long talk and reminisced about the old days. We had a lot of laughs, I am so glad that I got to spend some time with him. May your memories comfort you and your family.
Ro(Sabatino)Bartolo
I will miss a brother who became my best friend. Who will go to the movies with me on Sunday afternoons? Who will drink wine with me on summer nights on our patio? Who will make me laugh so hard and who will I get so mad at now? I could go on and on with the "who wills" . He leaves a hugh hole in my life. I will miss him always.
