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Anthony W. Simola

Anthony W. Simola, 82, La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 10:57 am in his home.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, May 13, 2022 at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, 606 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN. Visitation will be from 10:00 am -12:00 pm, Friday at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church Legacy Center. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements.    

 

He was born March 12, 1940 in Irwin, PA to the late Anthony and Jane (Milbrada) Simola. On December 31, 1967 in Michigan City, IN he married Christina Potempa who survives in La Porte, IN.

 

Also surviving are two daughters, Debbie (Ryan) Taylor of Knox, IN and Beth Simola of LaPorte, IN; three grandsons, Jordan (Brandi) Simola, Tyler (Meagan) Simola-Wallingford and Eric (Leonora) Taylor; brother, Edward (Elaine) Simola of Chicago, IL; and his beloved pet, Munchkin.

 

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Fedyna; and brother, David Simola.   

 

Anthony retired as a supervisor at Bethlehem Steel. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

 

Contributions may be made to Queen of all Saints Catholic Church, 606 So. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN 46360. 

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