Joseph P. Simone

Simone, Joseph P., 74 of Sussex, formerly of North Haledon, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2021, surrounded by close family and friends. He was born to parents Joseph and Eleanor Simone on March 5, 1947, in Paterson, New Jersey. He attended Hawthorne High School and initially worked with his father doing auto-body work which later led him to opening his own shop. He married his sweetheart Marie (Siniscalchi) at age 19 and recently celebrated 55 years of marriage together this past February. Joe was exceptionally talented in many ways. He was once the lead singer traveling around the country in a band called “Court of Appeals.” He was also an artist who thrived in both painting and metal artwork, displaying some of his works in a gallery in Ridgewood. In his spare time he used his auto-body experience to restore many antique cars, some of which went on to win “best in show” awards. He had a passion for making wine, winning many awards including several gold medals in the New York State Fair and...