Sandra Simmons
July 30, 1931 – January 26, 2018
Sandra “Sandy” Candullo Simmons, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2018, at the age of 76. Sandy was a generous, respected and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was the center of her family and ensured that everyone gathered together on a regular basis. She was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1941 to first generation Italian American parents Jean Chiodine and Carl Candullo Sr.
Sandy graduated with honors and received a full scholarship to college. Always a pragmatist, she began her career in banking administration and has been a business and professional leader in her chosen careers. Most recently Sandy served as President of the Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons Charitable Foundation, where she helped contribute to the lives of so many individuals, children and families in Hillsborough County. She was Vice President of both G&S Cattle Co. and MSGS, Inc., Manager for Simmons Farms & Ranch, and was on the Advisory Board of the Spurlino Family YMCA. Sandy loved to read, and immerse herself in creative crafts, puzzles and games. She loved complex projects like quilted and knitted blankets for her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, baking, photography and cross-country travel, which she did six times.
Sandy made everyone feel welcome in her home, and was always happy to add to her extended family. She is survived by her husband E. George Simmons Jr.; her brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Sammie Candullo Jr.; her children and stepchildren and their spouses, Cheryl (Jeff) Redford, Michelle (Peter) Henry, Kelle (David) Frustaci, Richard (Denise) D'Alessandro, Michael D'Alessandro (George Marie), Christine (Allan) Hogan; her 14 grandchildren and their spouses, Courtney (Eric) Llewelyn, Derin (Warren) Garrison, Nicole Henry (Brad Smith), Michael Frustaci (Brittany Davis), Danielle Frustaci, Joey D'Alessandro, Zachary D'Alessandro, Brett Smith, Brittney Smith, Sophia Huber, Henri Huber, Emile D'Alessandro, Bo Hogan and Alanna Hogan; her six great-grandchildren, Cameron Llewelyn, Cayson Llewelyn Mason Smith, Nolan Smith, Gio Smith and Jordan Smith; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Donations may be made to the Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons Charitable Foundation. Please visit: <a href="http://www.SouthernFuneralCare.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.SouthernFuneralCare.com</a>
<h3><strong>Jean Carney Mitchell</strong></h3>
Jean Carney Mitchell, 86, born on July 30, 1931, passed away on January 23, 2018. Jean was a former school nurse in Lawrenceville, N.J. for 23 years, 1968-1999. Born in Littleton, W.Va. she has been a long time resident of Pennington and Long Beach Island, N,J. Sun City Center has been her residence since 2001. A graduate of Helene Fuld School of Nursing and a graduate of Glassboro State College. The daughter of the late Eldon and Edna Carney.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Mitchell; daughter Nancy (Thomas) Coty; son Thomas (Joan) Mitchell. There are four grandchildren, Rachel and Dana Coty, Thomas and Kevin Mitchell.
She is also survived by two half-brothers, Danny and Douglas Carney, and a half-sister, Debra Basset all of California.
Jean is predeceased by her sister Marie Holder of California, a half-sister Karen Carney and her brother John Steven Carney.
A Memorial Service will be held on February 17, 2018 at 4 p.m. ,at Southshore United Church of Christ, 1501 La Jolla Ave., Sun City Center, FL 33573. To leave a special condolence please visit <a href="http://www.nationalcremation.com/location/ruskin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nationalcremation.com/location/ruskin</a>
<h3><strong><a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2018/02/obitCharles-Hanes.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-20309" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2018/02/obitCharles-Hanes.jpg" alt="" width="183" height="234" /></a>Charles W. Hanes</strong></h3>
Charles William Hanes, 89, passed away peacefully January 30, 2018, with his loving wife by his side. Charles (Chuck) is survived by his wife Dee Hanes of Sun City Center, daughters Karen Williams and son-in-law Howard, Chris Carter and son-in-law Michael and Tracie Hanes and son-in-law Grant Dow. He is also survived by grandchildren Jennifer McClure and husband Daniel and Blake Carter and great-grandchildren, Abby, Evelyn, Lila and Parker McClure.
Chuck was born and raised in Erie, Pa., served in the U.S. Army and graduated from Gannon College with an engineering degree while raising his family. After graduating from college, Chuck worked for General Electric for 34 years and lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and later retired to Sun City Center. Charles and Dee have resided in Sun City Center for 30 years and have enjoyed golfing, dancing, fly fishing and playing cards with multiple friends. A private graveside service was held February 3, and a celebration of life will follow at a later date.
Sandy graduated with honors and received a full scholarship to college. Always a pragmatist, she began her career in banking administration and has been a business and professional leader in her chosen careers. Most recently Sandy served as President of the Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons Charitable Foundation, where she helped contribute to the lives of so many individuals, children and families in Hillsborough County. She was Vice President of both G&S Cattle Co. and MSGS, Inc., Manager for Simmons Farms & Ranch, and was on the Advisory Board of the Spurlino Family YMCA. Sandy loved to read, and immerse herself in creative crafts, puzzles and games. She loved complex projects like quilted and knitted blankets for her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, baking, photography and cross-country travel, which she did six times.
Sandy made everyone feel welcome in her home, and was always happy to add to her extended family. She is survived by her husband E. George Simmons Jr.; her brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Sammie Candullo Jr.; her children and stepchildren and their spouses, Cheryl (Jeff) Redford, Michelle (Peter) Henry, Kelle (David) Frustaci, Richard (Denise) D'Alessandro, Michael D'Alessandro (George Marie), Christine (Allan) Hogan; her 14 grandchildren and their spouses, Courtney (Eric) Llewelyn, Derin (Warren) Garrison, Nicole Henry (Brad Smith), Michael Frustaci (Brittany Davis), Danielle Frustaci, Joey D'Alessandro, Zachary D'Alessandro, Brett Smith, Brittney Smith, Sophia Huber, Henri Huber, Emile D'Alessandro, Bo Hogan and Alanna Hogan; her six great-grandchildren, Cameron Llewelyn, Cayson Llewelyn Mason Smith, Nolan Smith, Gio Smith and Jordan Smith; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Donations may be made to the Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons Charitable Foundation. Please visit: <a href="http://www.SouthernFuneralCare.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.SouthernFuneralCare.com</a>
<h3><strong>Jean Carney Mitchell</strong></h3>
Jean Carney Mitchell, 86, born on July 30, 1931, passed away on January 23, 2018. Jean was a former school nurse in Lawrenceville, N.J. for 23 years, 1968-1999. Born in Littleton, W.Va. she has been a long time resident of Pennington and Long Beach Island, N,J. Sun City Center has been her residence since 2001. A graduate of Helene Fuld School of Nursing and a graduate of Glassboro State College. The daughter of the late Eldon and Edna Carney.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Mitchell; daughter Nancy (Thomas) Coty; son Thomas (Joan) Mitchell. There are four grandchildren, Rachel and Dana Coty, Thomas and Kevin Mitchell.
She is also survived by two half-brothers, Danny and Douglas Carney, and a half-sister, Debra Basset all of California.
Jean is predeceased by her sister Marie Holder of California, a half-sister Karen Carney and her brother John Steven Carney.
A Memorial Service will be held on February 17, 2018 at 4 p.m. ,at Southshore United Church of Christ, 1501 La Jolla Ave., Sun City Center, FL 33573. To leave a special condolence please visit <a href="http://www.nationalcremation.com/location/ruskin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nationalcremation.com/location/ruskin</a>
<h3><strong><a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2018/02/obitCharles-Hanes.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-20309" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2018/02/obitCharles-Hanes.jpg" alt="" width="183" height="234" /></a>Charles W. Hanes</strong></h3>
Charles William Hanes, 89, passed away peacefully January 30, 2018, with his loving wife by his side. Charles (Chuck) is survived by his wife Dee Hanes of Sun City Center, daughters Karen Williams and son-in-law Howard, Chris Carter and son-in-law Michael and Tracie Hanes and son-in-law Grant Dow. He is also survived by grandchildren Jennifer McClure and husband Daniel and Blake Carter and great-grandchildren, Abby, Evelyn, Lila and Parker McClure.
Chuck was born and raised in Erie, Pa., served in the U.S. Army and graduated from Gannon College with an engineering degree while raising his family. After graduating from college, Chuck worked for General Electric for 34 years and lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and later retired to Sun City Center. Charles and Dee have resided in Sun City Center for 30 years and have enjoyed golfing, dancing, fly fishing and playing cards with multiple friends. A private graveside service was held February 3, and a celebration of life will follow at a later date.