Maria J. Simoes-Simao

Maria was born in S. Miguel, Azores, Portugal, daughter of the late Joao and Alexandrina Melo. She immigrated to the United States in 1967 and had worked for the former American Radionics Company and Glen Hill Convalescent Center, as well as raising her beloved children and grand children.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: John Simao of Danbury, Marie Adkin (Glenn) of Jupiter, FL, Herman Simoes of New Milford and Joseph Simoes of Danbury, as well as her grandchildren: Ryan and Kendall Adkin and Zack and Mike Simao and her sister Margarida Furtado, of Canada. She was predeceased by her sons: Jose Carlos, Serafim and Hirminio Simoes and two brothers and a sister.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation for the care and compassion provided to Maria and the family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, on Friday morning at 10:00 a,m. Interment will follow at St. Peter Cemetery, Family and friends may call at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.