Obituary of Daniel Anthony Simone

Daniel Anthony Simone, 74, of Cocoa, passed away on September 22, 2018 in Melbourne, Florida. Daniel was born in Port Huron, Michigan to Irene and Carl Simone on February 24th, 1944. He went to school at Cuyahoga Falls High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He married Sherry Simone on October 26th, 1973 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He worked as a lead CNC Machinist/programmer for 40 plus years where he had an extremely successful and fulfilling career. He exceeded expectations daily by achieving additional certifications and training to keep up with emerging technology. Daniel is preceded in death by his father and mother Carl and Irene. Daniel is survived by his wife of 45 years Sharon Simone (Marietta), sons Michael Simone (Jennifer) and Mark Simone (Sherry), daughters Tammy Callahan (David), Robin Rymkos (Jade) and Missy Broxson (Jeff); brothers Chuck (Judy), Rick (Janet), Bob (Pam) and grandchildren Brittany Simone, Brittney Thorpe (David), Jessica Broxson, Tyler Simone, Makayla Rymkos, Jared Rymkos, Dustin Broxson, Rachel Simone, Kelly Simone and Cole Simone, and many other loving extended family members. Daniel was an amazing husband an outstanding father, father-in-law, grandfather (The Poppy) Brother-in-law, Uncle and friend. His guidance and support was never to be taken for granted. He was the foundation of this family and his presence was so unbelievably large as well as his heart. There was not one problem you couldn’t come to him with that he couldn’t help you fix. His stern voice of reason will carry on hearing in our minds. There are not enough words to describe what an amazing man he was. He was a father of two and without any hesitation became a father of five. When he met our mother, she had 3 girls of her own, he took on the role of becoming a father to them and gave them the love and support they needed to grow into the women they are to this day. Between the 5 kids they were blessed with his beautiful grandchildren that he guided as well. He left a beautiful legacy for each one of them to follow. His loving heart and his witty personality are traits I pray will be passed down and carried on by each and every one of them. He was the most beautiful husband to our mother and gave her the life she so deserved. Their love was so beautiful and anyone that knew them could only dream of having half of what they had. I ask that all of you keep her in your prayers because he was and will always be, her everything. Rest in sweet paradise our wonderful Poppy and just know you will always be heard and felt in all of our hearts forever. We will carry on your strength to get your princess through this, I promise. Now you go and rest easy and get on those slots! “777” See you on the flippity-flop my sweet- sweet #1. A casual sunset Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 PM Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, located at 1001 S. Hickory Street in Melbourne, where family and loved ones will gather to celebrate his life and share special memories. Memorials may be given to Ammen Family Cremation & Funeral Care: 1001 S Hickory Street Melbourne, FL 32901 (321)724-2222 The family of Daniel Simone wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all of their family and friends that have been there for support and prayers.