Joseph P. Simons Jr., a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during WWII, beloved husband of the late Eileen M.; loving father of William J. (Nana) Simons, Eileen M. (Robert) Young, Joseph P. (Karen) Simons III, Michael L. (Marianne) Simons, Deborah A. (Thomas) Turkot, Jean M. (Bruce) Bradfield, Sean Simons and M. Patricia (Charles) Kegans; cherished grandfather of 21 and greatgrandfather of nine; dear brother of Walter (Helen) Simons. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, to St. Thomas of Villanova Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 150 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 400, Chicago, IL 60601 would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. 847-359-8020 or www.smithcorcoran.com
