William J. Simons Sr. age 78, of Bloomingdale. Born November 21, 1939, passed away November 2, 2018. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Nana (nee Sikora); Adored Father of Elizabeth (Robert) Trimble, Stephanie (Alex) Micele and the late William Jr.; Cherished Grandfather of James and Tyler Simons, Conor, Delaney and Ryleigh Trimble, Alexis and Danielle Micele. He spent many years at J.P. Simons & Co. and Arlington Race Track. He was the past president of The Little Wheels Club, The Electric Golf Club of Chicago, a 53 year member of IBEW Local 134 and was Santa Claus for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army 18th Airbourne Corps. Visitation Wednesday 3:00-9:00 p.m at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels 450 W. Lake St. Roselle, IL. 60172 (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Rd.). Funeral Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Please omit flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.