Firmin Edward Simms Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Firmin Edward Simms (Metairie, Louisiana), born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on May 9, 2020, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Firmin Edward Simms to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Mary Elaine Montelepre Simms; his parents, Frank Gerard Simms and Della Martin Simms; his siblings, Frank Simms and Rosemary Simms; and his sisters-in-law, Doris Montelepre Cosse' (Roy) and Claire Montelepre Cresson (Russ).

He is survived by: his wife Jacklyn Brooks Simms; his children, Carolyn Simms Block (Doug), Mary Elizabeth Simms Hecker (John), Laurie Simms Wahlder (Tommy), Sandra Simms Roach Nuss (Mark) and Gerard John Simms (Ann); his stepchildren, Judy Brooks Nodurft (Danny), Jody Brooks, Dr. Jay Brooks (Vicki) and Jeff Brooks (Lisa); his grandchildren, Jennifer Block Massett (Trey), Douglas Block (Maegan), Laura Block, Rebekah Block Spansel (Brook), Jonathan Block, Jason Simms, Ryan Simms (Crissy), Allison Simms, Stephen Hecker (Megan), Katherine Hecker, Luke Hecker, Joshua Wahlder, Zachary Wahlder, Lilia Wahlder and Mary Elaine Roach; his stepgrandchildren, Megan Richardson (Nick), B. J. Brooks (Hannah), Joshua Brooks (Anna), Tyler Brooks, McKenzie Brooks, Logan Brooks, Ross Nodurft (Courtney), Ryan Nodurft (Catherine) and Danielle Nodurft; his brothers-in-law, Joseph Montelepre (Nancy) and John Montelepre (Janice); and his sons, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Yankees and Saints. He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, 8 step-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Holy Cross High School, St. Pius X Church, Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, or Manresa House of Retreats.