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Thomas J. "Tommy" Simon
February 16, 1954 ~ November 10, 2017 (age 63) 63 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Mary Lou ( Crowe) Doran
December 28, 2017 1:45 PM
I am very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I remember him as so kind and very intelligent. I have entered his name in the Dominican Friars' St. Gertrude Parish Christmas Novena of Masses here in Madeira, Ohio., (Cincinnati) . May he rest in peace.
A candle was lit by Dianne Wyant
on November 22, 2017 10:20 AM
Message from Milton & Nancy
November 17, 2017 10:35 PM
Our condolences to the Simon family, Tommy was a unique spirit in the downtown scene. He was the source of many of my oldest friends. RIP Tommy
A candle was lit by Kent, Ohio
on November 17, 2017 10:19 PM
I had many good times seeing bands at the Ceders. Thank you, Tommy!!!
I had many good times seeing bands at the Ceders. Thank you, Tommy!!!
Message from Mike Kinney
November 16, 2017 5:24 PM
Dear Connie: I was touched to see the picture of Tommy in the Vindy. That's how I remember him. I think the last time I was down at Cedars was when I saw you seating folks and I walked in. It was great to see you. I have fond memories of Cedars and the eclectic music down there. My brother Dan took a picture of Cedars that I know you would love to see. Send me an email and I can arrange for you to get a copy of it. Sorry that I could not make the calling hours and Friday services to see you and tell you this in person. Again all my sympathies and condolences to you and your family...Mike
Message from Susan (DeCapua) Thomas
November 16, 2017 10:03 AM
Dear Connie and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
A candle was lit by John & Lisa Dunchak (Philadelphia, PA)
on November 15, 2017 10:51 PM
Message from Lisa Dunchak
November 15, 2017 10:50 PM
Tommy, Thanks for all the great memories at the Cedars. It was so much fun working with you. I met my Husband of 33 years now at the Cedars. You were, and always will be a special gift that so many people enjoyed. My deepest Sympathy to your family. Your spirit will live in our hearts forever! Rock on in Heaven. The Angels will be singing for you every day.
Message from Lucky Beckett
November 15, 2017 9:26 PM
Tommy you were unique in this town. You ran the Cedars like it was in Greenwich Village and we expats who returned were grateful for the solace of a dark bar filled with great music. The Poetry nights were a hoot. You were truly your own man. Your search for and promotion of unique music was superb. Your welcoming bellow from behind the bar was the best. Hope you find the choir of angels..
Message from Erman Algaier
November 15, 2017 2:52 PM
Saada and family, sorry for the pain May The Holy Spirit cover you with His peace We know Tommy is in the place where he will enjoy be on measure eternity Their will be a reunion Jesus Christ is Lord
A candle was lit by Tammy Miller
on November 15, 2017 12:10 PM
A candle was lit by Michelle Comanescu
on November 15, 2017 1:04 AM
A candle was lit by Rob Martin
on November 14, 2017 10:59 PM
Message from Rob Martin
November 14, 2017 10:57 PM
I remember meeting Tommy for the first time. It was around 1979. I had seen some calendar posters on the YSU campus announcing bands at a place called Cedars. Because the calendars were embellished with the sort of psychedelic art I had often seen in San Francisco (where I grew up), it piqued my curiosity.
So, one evening, I head downtown to find this place and, while still a block away, I begin to catch drifts of the music—original sounds. Not the typical cover band or DJ copy heard around town. I finally find the place on Hazel Street, go inside, and I am immediately drawn to the music, the decor, and that wallpaper. Tommy greeted me warmly, and I became a regular until the mid-1980s when work took me abroad.
I remember Tommy to be a great conversationalist who could discuss matters from the obvious to the sublime. Whether the subject was music, history, or matters of science, Tommy always had something interesting to say about it. I will always have fond memories of Tommy and the Cedars Lounge.
So, one evening, I head downtown to find this place and, while still a block away, I begin to catch drifts of the music—original sounds. Not the typical cover band or DJ copy heard around town. I finally find the place on Hazel Street, go inside, and I am immediately drawn to the music, the decor, and that wallpaper. Tommy greeted me warmly, and I became a regular until the mid-1980s when work took me abroad.
I remember Tommy to be a great conversationalist who could discuss matters from the obvious to the sublime. Whether the subject was music, history, or matters of science, Tommy always had something interesting to say about it. I will always have fond memories of Tommy and the Cedars Lounge.
Message from Las Cruces, New Mexico
November 14, 2017 9:53 PM
My condolences to the family and friends of Tom Simon. Through a mutual friend (Bob Rogers) I had the good fortune of meeting Tom and getting to know him during my last few years of college at YSU. Tom was a gentleman with an outstanding sense of humor and an abiding sense of curiosity. He had such an easy-going personality that it was always a pleasure to be around him. I have thought about Tom often over the years, and I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing.
Bob Rowley
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Bob Rowley
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Message from Jan S.
November 14, 2017 8:00 PM
Mara and family - so sorry for you loss. Tommy was a legend. Thanks for carrying on.
A RAY OF SUNSHINE was sent on November 14, 2017
Tommy, The Cedar's was (and forever will be) a place of art, friendship, music, and love. We are grateful to you for providing a "home" for the Youngstown music scene for decades. The Cedars was a special place, and you were a special person. God Bless. - Joe, Brent, Alan, & Scott ( The Februarys)
Message from Jim Ervin
November 14, 2017 2:51 PM
Dear Mara and Billy, I won't be able to attend Tommy's service but just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. Tommy was the Hilly Crystal of Youngstown and Cedars was/is our CBGBs. He will be missed.
Love you two,
Jim
Love you two,
Jim
A candle was lit by Georgeann Patzak
on November 14, 2017 12:51 PM
A candle was lit by Kelli Bobersky
on November 14, 2017 12:34 PM
I will always remember your smiling face, and how quick you were with a joke...always willing to help someone out... Rest in Heaven...you will be missed
I will always remember your smiling face, and how quick you were with a joke...always willing to help someone out... Rest in Heaven...you will be missed
A MONET'S GARDEN BASKET was sent on November 14, 2017
Our deepest sympathies. Our fond memories of Tommy will never be forgotten. May the music play on forever. Love, Paul & Laura Lyden
A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was sent by Adam May, Noll Hartman, Fred Whitacre Jr., Paco Magallon, Nick Miller on November 14, 2017
Message from Bob Hagan
November 14, 2017 7:47 AM
Ahh Tommy was always a classy guy, who cared deeply about the people that came into the Cedars. It was Tommy who really kept the hope alive in our downtown and I loved going there to see him and catch a quick beer. He was an icon of downtown Youngstown. My deepest condolences to his family, who by the way always treated Michele and I with kindness every time we saw them. With love. Bob
Message from Mary K Farragher
November 14, 2017 5:25 AM
Rest In Peace , sir. Thank you. ❤️
Message from Jim Joyce
November 14, 2017 5:10 AM
Our condolences and prayers are with the Simon family. Very sorry for your loss.
Message from Brenda Irwin
November 14, 2017 2:14 AM
My deepest sympathies to you as you cope with the loss of Tommy. I knew him from Cedar's and always enjoyed talking to him. He will be greatly missed. May you find comfort and peace in your faith and in knowing that Tommy was well loved by everyone he met.
Message from Mike L.
November 14, 2017 12:31 AM
Thanks for all your work Tom. You made my life better.
Mike.
Mike.
A GARDEN PATH was sent on November 13, 2017
In loving memory. Rob, John, George and Bil (Boogie Man Smash)
Message from Nick Jannone
November 13, 2017 8:26 PM
My condolences to Tommy's family , Rest in peace Tommy
A candle was lit by Debra Weaver
on November 13, 2017 7:42 PM
A candle was lit by Woodstock, NY
on November 13, 2017 7:33 PM
My deepest sympathies of out to Tommy's family. He was an inspiration to so many of us. When I needed a job, he gave me one. When I needed a ride to the airport, he gave me one. He was supportive to all the crazy ideas we came up with at the bar and he was never judgmental. He provided us with a lifetime of memories, friends, and a place to be ourselves. May he rest-in-peace, however Tommy will live on forever in our hearts. Lisa Childers.
My deepest sympathies of out to Tommy's family. He was an inspiration to so many of us. When I needed a job, he gave me one. When I needed a ride to the airport, he gave me one. He was supportive to all the crazy ideas we came up with at the bar and he was never judgmental. He provided us with a lifetime of memories, friends, and a place to be ourselves. May he rest-in-peace, however Tommy will live on forever in our hearts. Lisa Childers.
Message from Chelsey Santucci
November 13, 2017 3:25 PM
We at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family during this shattering experience. Our company’s Mission Statement is “Dedicated To Your Loved Ones” and we are here to do whatever is needed to assist you in honoring your loved one along with making this experience a memorable one. Please feel free to call on us if you have any questions or concerns that may be able to address for you. We all at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home will keep your entire family in our prayers and thought s for days and weeks to come.
Sincerely yours, Chelsey N. Santucci and staff of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home.
DEDICATED TO YOUR LOVED ONES
Sincerely yours, Chelsey N. Santucci and staff of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home.
DEDICATED TO YOUR LOVED ONES
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