Canadice: William J. Simmons passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 30, 2011 with his family and dogs by his side. Billy was born December 18, 1962 in Victor, NY but he partied and raised hell in Clifton Springs, NY; Sarasota, FL; Prattsburg, NY; and Honeoye, NY. Billy was a skilled machinist, but was truly a jack of all trades. He loved his dogs, making venison jerky, and his annual 4th of July celebrations. He lived life to the fullest, and then some. He was known by many and loved by few, but you always knew where you stood with him. He was predeceased by his father Victor A. Simmons. Billy is survived by his beloved niece and caregiver Maggie Monastyruk, mother Esther V. Simmons, brother Albert (Butch) Simmons (Mellonie); sisters Mary (Dave) Brown, Susan (Robert) Paquet, Nancy Simmons, and Tracy Simmons. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, 12 nieces and nephews, 14 great-nieces and nephews, and many friends he considered family.

Per Billy’s wishes, there will be no funeral or calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd. Fairport, NY 14450 or Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine – Moise ARVC Research, C/O Kevin Mahaney, PO Box 39, Schurman Hall, S2-004, Ithaca, NY 14853. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com