Francis Simon emigrated from Trinidad and Tobago ( where he lived with his Dad Donald Simon) to The United States and live in the Columbia University area of New York City with the help of his Mother Vincenette Vivian Garcia. He worked Fordham University in the Bronx borough of New York City. He was a Fordham football and basketball fan. He often offered tickets to a Fordham Rams game. Sometimes the home games or basketball tournaments would be at Madison Square Garden instead of on campus. He won a Most Valuable Employee award. He worked at Fordham for over 20 years. He is survived by his sisters Jean Howard and Lorna Simon Hunte.

His Nephews Roger Hunte, Ken Howard, and Kirk Howard.

His Nieces Renee Karlene Hunte, Noella Howard.

His Grand Nieces Gabrielle Guedon and Alexis Hunte.

His Grandnephew Andrew Hunte.

His great grand nephew Joshua Dillon.