Book of Memories for Joseph Hunter Simpson, Jr.

Condolence From

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Dear Pam and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your Dad was a wonderful man and surely will be missed but never forgotten. Thinking of you. Pat and Mark Storey

Condolence From

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Mr. Simpson was simply the nicest man and the best Boss I've had. My professional success I owe to him. He taught me a lot about the business and how to work smart but more importantly he led by example. I know that when I matured and became a boss that I wanted to have the kind of relationship with my people that Joe enjoyed with his staff always. What I will remember most is his love and devotion to Lou and the girls, the grand children and now the great grands. His passing is very sad. He will not be forgotten, he will be with us always. Knowing him was simply a gift. Sally

Condolence From

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Wow- where do I start with my memories of Pop? As far back as I can remember, Nana and Pop's was my second home. I spent more time there than at my own house sometimes! I loved sleeping over and going to Dunkin Donuts the next morning, in between yard sales. I loved going to Kaiser's auction with him and making sure I didn't bid on anything! I loved our trips to Chincoteague every year. They started out as day trips, when Mike and I would drive down in the back of that pickup with the cab on, to week long trips, always staying the the Birchwood. Pop would always order VO and 7 at the Beachway, that was his drink. When I lived at home, Pop would go into my room and hide one of my favorite candy bars,Bit-O-Honey, in the least likely places. Under my pillow, in my sock drawer, in my makeup bag... He and Nana were always at my high school field hockey and softball games, no matter how far they were. I always blamed Pop for my "jumpy legs!" I loved being at their house when Pop came home from business trips. He always brought a brown bag full of airport candy-boston baked beans, burnt peanuts, cinnamon bears. You always knew that if "the bus is leaving", you had better be ready! Many times, we walked out of a restaurant because we were not promptly served. i was mortified back then, but I now do that to this today. I make Livi try everything I cook, because that's what Pop did, and I love so many foods that I never thought I would. I won't miss wet washcloths to the face in the early mornig hours, but will miss Pop- and everything about him-his sense of humor, his quick wit, his suspenders-his love. Love you and miss you Pop. Love always, Molly

Condolence From

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

For the past couple of days I have been thinking of the past 28 years that i have spent with pop. It is tough for me to express what i am actually feeling. i would like to share some memories i have that keep running through my head. some of them won't make sense to people some of them will. i feel i should wright them down so i don't forget them. everthing comes in flashes like pop sneaking into the bedroom early in the morning and throwing a wet washcloth on your face. never missing once.waking up early on a saturday morning and going to the office and picking up staples that were stuck in the rug. Shooting christmas balls with the bbgun,missing more then i hit. building on to the numerous shacks and sheds in the backyard for more of pops yard saling and auction stuff.going shopping on friday nights,and eating dinner at Atlantis , red rooster, rustlers,and many other restuarants. our trips to chincoteague,va for the annual pony roundup and swim. molly and i were sure to gain 15lbs in one week because we never missed a meal. it was clock work breakfast lunch and dinner. (with the gorilla:-) i know molly will laugh when she reads that) waking up at 5:00 in the morning to go fishing at daretown lake,i never caught one fish,but i always had a great time. pop making me a fishing rod and the first time that i used it ,it slipped out of my hands and into the lake.i thought i was in big trouble but he had nice laugh about it.he always had a quick witt and never hesitated to take a loving jab at me. wether it was how ugly i was getting or how big my feet were,and i would reply i get my looks from you. i would do anything for him to give me one more jab.these are just a few of my memories. i will think of them and pop everyday.i love you and miss you so much. love, mike

Condolence From

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

A sad announcement, but it awakens a flood of happy memories of working with Joe. He hired me when I was unemployed and desperate for a job in '64. He was a very patient and thorough boss, and I was privileged to be asked and serve as his assistant manager before I was transferred in '69. He was tough, but his great sense of humor was tops among his management skills. While the office was in Philly, we enjoyed lunches together at a favorite oyster bar. Most memorable experience: A 'white-knuckle' cruise down through Delaware Bay on the 28' boat of a mutual friend. The friend was taking his boat from Bristol to its summer dock up along the Jersey shore, and Joe and I were his 'deck hands' for the 2 day trip. The day we were in the bay, it was rougher than any conditions we had ever seen, and one of the engines kept failing. We managed to stay in the boat, and by the time we pulled into the Cape May Canal, we were full of bruises from being tossed around, but not too weary to miss a good seafood dinner. When Mosler business brought Joe to Minneapolis in 1970, we got together and reminisced about old times in Philly and Jersey. May God comfort his dear wife, Lou, his family and other loved ones. Curt Parrish-Mosler - 1964-1996 Bloomington, Minnesota

Condolence From

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Dear Janet,Pam and Mrs.Simpson So sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I know he'll really be missed.Our prayers go out to you and your families.A good thought to remember.The day Joe decided to move the little building from my house to his. And don't forget all our soccer games. Tom Vanleer

Condolence From

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Joe was not only my first and best manager, he was a good friend.We shared our working hours together since 1970 and shared many personal interest's such as old cars and saving a dollar. My thoughts and prayers go out to Loise, Hal and Nancy, Tom and Pam and the rest of the family. Joe will be missed by many but fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Condolence From Pat and Mark Storey

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Dear Pam and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your Dad was a wonderful man and surely will be missed but never forgotten. Thinking of you. Pat and Mark Storey

Condolence From Sally

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Condolence From Molly Sadlowski

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Condolence From michael brown

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Condolence From Curt Parrish

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Condolence From Tom Vanleer

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Condolence From Jim Jordan

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