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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Mike Simmons. We will remember him forever.
December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020
Miss you dear husband! I miss your sweet smile, I miss your loving touch and I miss your soft voice. But most of all I miss the person I am when I was with you! I don’t miss you because I feel lonely without you. But I miss you because your presence can light up my life like a thousand stars! Missing you is a part of my daily routine.
November 2, 2020
November 2, 2020
Words cannot begin to express the absence of my beloved brother Mike. He played a pivotal role in my recovery process. Had not for his presence in my life, I truly cannot imagine making it as far as I have to date.. Not too many people have touched my life as Mike. I miss him calling me kid or Ant as he used to. He made it his busy to call and check in on me and got highly disappointed if I didn’t check in with me at least once a week. Our last outings were most memorable. His last words to me was Ant, I can’t talk now, I’ll call you back. He will truly be missed, however, never forgotten. Much love my brother. The most kind hearted person I have met to date.. It gives me comfort knowing you will always be in my heart and memories forever...
October 25, 2020
October 25, 2020
Gone but will never be forgotten. Mike thanks for being a dear friend. He was always there to help when you need him. Thank you for the words of wisdom and encouragement you gave my boys. Mike had a big heart. Our community will always have a missing piece.
October 22, 2020
October 22, 2020
Grandpa I don’t know where to start but I miss you so much not having you to call and speak to about what’s going on with me and novian ever since you left I have a lot of down days where I sit down and cry and think about the things you did for me people wouldn’t understand the half of it but you was the strongest person I knew , til this very day I still wait for your phone call to tell me happy birthday.. and me losing you is like I lost half of my heart my world crashed I don’t know how to handle your lost but Ill Continue to be strong for everyone .. love you so much , April 1 , 2021 makes 25 years clean for you our birthday the sacrifices you made for me I’ll ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND FOREVER ❤️

Sincerely Alex And Novian ❤️ We Love You
October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020
Dad where do i start words can't express how much i miss you. There's not a day that don't go by that your not on my mind. I miss your phone calls everyday I miss hearing your voice. Sometimes i sit alone and look up at the sky and just cry wishing u was still here. I miss you soooo much but i know your watching over us. Our Angel forever...I love you Daddy always and forever ❤❤❤❤....
October 10, 2020
October 10, 2020
Phone rings:
Hello.
Hello sweetie I just wanted to tell you Mike passed
Nooooooooo Mrs. B I'm so sorry tears falling
Mike omg I'm still in shock. I have never ever met 2 people who would give there last to a total stranger. I met Mrs. B and Mike on the internet joined the Rebirth group because I didn't understand addiction. Mike told me to stop enabling and find self love. I was invited in their home. Me and Glo shared a bed we felt so loved and welcomed like we knew each other for years. Mike picked me up from the train we went to Atlantic City with the Lions club I met Titus. Three members of the group gone too soon. My heart is so heavy Mike treated everyone with respect. His love for his family was evident. His love for Novi and Nikki was amazing. He loved his wife with every ounce of blood in his being and the feeling was mutual you could tell. Mike you are loved and missed and will forever be apart of my heart. Rest in Paradise sleep easy and send my love to Glo and Titus. Until we meet again continue to watch over Mrs. B she is so lost without you....i miss you..❤ Love ya always Anne
October 10, 2020
October 10, 2020
Dad. Where do I start I miss you so so much it’s not a day nor a min that goes by that I don’t think about you. Your forever in our hearts. I still can’t believe that your gone. I wish that you still Were here with us. I miss you I love you ❤️ I know that your looking down on all of us.
October 10, 2020
October 10, 2020

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” - Romans 8:28
October 10, 2020
October 10, 2020
Mike (Pops) will forever and always be sorely missed by myself, husband and son. He survived, lived and dedicated his existence to taking care of family, community and people. I will miss his car rides to and from work where I'd listen to him boast and beam with pride about the undying love he had for his wife, children and family; listening to his concern of making sure he did ALL that he could to make a better community. He never let me forget my worth and encouraged me to be fearless in my strength and power when the world wanted to tear a Black woman down. To his family: know that he LIVED to make y'all proud. That's all he cared about, that you knew and were proud of him.

Much love Poppa Mike

-from Celina & family
October 10, 2020
October 10, 2020
I met Mike back in 2005 when I started working with Barbara. From day one he was super friendly. Mike would always ask "how are you doing?" not because it is what you say but because he was always truly interested in how I was doing. He was forever interested in others. That type of selflessness is rare. He always had a great smile and laugh and never seemed to EVER be in a bad mood. An infectious laugh too. Seeing him when he would come to pick up Barbara would always brighten my day. I was so sad to hear about Mike's passing and I often think of him and his rare selflessness, loyalty and kindness. He was a gem of a human being..and may his bright light continue to shine down on Barbara, his children, family and friends. He is truly missed. Keep on shining Mike!
October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020
Your life was a blessing your memory a treasure you are loved beyond words missed beyond measure my angel in heaven. Daddy I love u and miss u so much.                        
October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020
Phone rang:
When I got the message that Mike had just passed it was like a stab in the heart. I was in shock The tears instantly fell he was like the most awesomest person I ever met. (Besides Mrs. B) How could this be but you never question God. Mike and Mrs. B accepted me in their home as they did all of Mrs. Bs friends very respectful and a very warm loving pair. I felt right at home. Mike kept it real he always told the truth to me about me dealing with my ex who had an addiction problem. He let me make my own mistakes without judging me. Mike was an awesome man he picked me up from the train station he dropped me back off at my house all the way in CT. from New York no hesitation. He really didn't even know me from a hole in the wall. But
he accepted me for me he did this for me.  Mike I can't believe you're gone, and I know Barbara is at a lost without you but just know we are too may you rest in paradise please sleep easy till we meet again friends forever and forever in my heart wiping the tears from my cheek tell Glo hello ❤Anne❤
October 8, 2020
October 8, 2020
I couldn't even say Goodbye it was like a brick fell on me when I was told you passed. I am so grateful for the time I shared with you as your wife. You were a great husband, father, grandfather and brother and you were loved by many. Our bond will never be broken I will be with you when it is my time.
I felt so safe when I was with you I pray your spirit is with me. How will I live without you? I have chosen a memorial headstone they are working on it. Baby I will love you always I was blessed with you.

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December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020
Miss you dear husband! I miss your sweet smile, I miss your loving touch and I miss your soft voice. But most of all I miss the person I am when I was with you! I don’t miss you because I feel lonely without you. But I miss you because your presence can light up my life like a thousand stars! Missing you is a part of my daily routine.
November 2, 2020
November 2, 2020
Words cannot begin to express the absence of my beloved brother Mike. He played a pivotal role in my recovery process. Had not for his presence in my life, I truly cannot imagine making it as far as I have to date.. Not too many people have touched my life as Mike. I miss him calling me kid or Ant as he used to. He made it his busy to call and check in on me and got highly disappointed if I didn’t check in with me at least once a week. Our last outings were most memorable. His last words to me was Ant, I can’t talk now, I’ll call you back. He will truly be missed, however, never forgotten. Much love my brother. The most kind hearted person I have met to date.. It gives me comfort knowing you will always be in my heart and memories forever...
October 25, 2020
October 25, 2020
Gone but will never be forgotten. Mike thanks for being a dear friend. He was always there to help when you need him. Thank you for the words of wisdom and encouragement you gave my boys. Mike had a big heart. Our community will always have a missing piece.
His Life

HIV PREVENTION SPECIALIST

October 8, 2020
Michael loved helping people whether he knew them or not. He worked his way up the ladder with Community Healthcare Network. He started as a Security Guard and became a HIV Prevention Specialist and had so much care and concern for the patients that he came in contact with. He always had a powerful message. Today we honor his legacy. 



 
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How do I get through one night without you
If I had to live without you
What kind of life would that be

Oh I, I need you in my arms
Need you to hold
You're my world, my heart, my soul

If you ever leave
Baby, you would take away
Everything good in my life
And tell me now

How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go

How do I ever, ever survive
How do I, how do I
Oh, how do I live

Without you, there'd be no sun in my sky
There would be no love in my life
There'd be no world left for me
And I, oh baby, I don't know what I would do
I'd be lost if I lost you

If you ever leave
Baby, you would take away
Everything real in my life
And tell me now

How do I live without you

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