Horace Joseph Simas, 84, of Perry Street, Bristol, passed away on Nov. 25, 2018, at Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of Bessie (May) Simas.

Born in Cabouco, St. Michael, Portugal, he was the son of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Rodrigues) Simas.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Gary Simas and his wife Janet of Johnston, Kevin Simas and his wife Kathleen of Providence, and grandchildren Bret Simas, Brooke Simas, Blaire Simas and Derek Simas. He was the sister of Dorothy Tsoumakas of Barrington.

Mr. Simas was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School and served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. Upon leaving the service, he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 20 years before retiring.

His funeral services were held Nov. 28 from the George Lima Funeral Home, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Rev. Marinaldo Batista at St. Elizabeth’s Church. The offertory gifts were presented by Blair Simas and Derek Simas.

Burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Bret Simas, Robert Perretta, Michael Dalo, Jay Lynch, Christopher Williams, Andrew Lynch, Derek Simas and Leroy Rose.

Memorial donations may be made to: American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.
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