William Anthony De Simone's Obituary
William Anthony De Simone
September 7, 1951~ August 11, 2015
William De Simone of St. Helens, Oregon died on August 11, 2015 at his residence at the age of 63. He was born September 7, 1951 to John and Rachelle (Sarli) De Simone in Pasadena, California. Bill grew up and attended school in Woodland Hills, California and graduated from Taft High. He later moved to Oregon and was a resident of the Portland metro area for 36 years, working for Tri-Met as a Rail Supervisor for 26 years. He married Demetria Wade on July 7, 2007 on the Willamette Queen River Boat in Salem, Oregon.
Bill is survived by his wife Demetria De Simone, sons Adam De Simone and Vincent Cole De Simone, 5 step children Kimmie, Kat, Crystal, Don and Tiffanny his sisters Camille Sullivan, Bonnie Guidi and Jonene De Simone and 19 grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at Columbia Funeral Home in St. Helens on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 2:30 pm.
Memorial contributions in his name can be made to The Wounded Warrior Project or to The Marlo Thomas Foundation.
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