John J. Simmons, Jr., 66, of Detroit, MI died July 23, 2007.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John J. and Yvonne A. (Jette) Simmons, he lived in Detroit most of his life.
Survivors include his sister, Norma Simmons of New York City; his brother, Paul Simmons of Westland, MI.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM in Holy Name of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. For on-line guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.