Jonathan P. Simmons

Jonathan P. Simmons, 52

Troy Jonathan P. Simmons, 52,of Stowe Avenue Troy, died Sunday, September 18, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy after a brief illness.

Born in Troy, he was the son of Ardenia (DeMizio) Simmons of Troy and the late Patrick Simmons.

He had resided in Troy all his life and was a graduate of Troy High School and recently Tractor Trailer Training School.

Jonathan was a technician at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany several years ago.

A communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Troy, he enjoyed working on sports cars, swimming, fishing and was an avid reader. Jonathan was well liked by many and lived to take care of his children.

Survivors in addition to his mother include four sons, Jonathan Simmons of Albany and Raymond, Patrick and Ryan Simmons all of Troy; his sister, Elizabeth Lister (James) of West Sand Lake; his brother, Ralph Simmons of Orlando, FL; a niece, Tara Simmons; a nephew, Christopher Lister; a great niece, Marissa Simmons and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral service will be held Thursday at 9AM at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc. 276 Pawling Avenue and at 9:30 AM at St. Paul the Apostle Church Troy where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. William A. Gorman, Pastor. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4- 8 PM. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Jonathan P. Simmons Children's Fund c/o Elizabeth Lister 72 Barnes Road West Sand Lake, NY 12196.

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