Gregory “Sid” Simo, 67 years old, of Kenosha, WI passed away suddenly, November 30, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Born on July 25, 1955, the son of the late Paul and Adelle (Barocca) Simo. He has been a self-taught guitarist since he was just 9 years old. He attended St. Joseph and Tremper High School. Following High School, he went on to travel with his band, Therica. After traveling with his band, he then proceeded to graduate from DeVry University with a Computer Technology Degree. He has played music all throughout Southeastern, WI and Northeastern, IL his entire life and is a very well known and respected Musician. Outside of his music career, he shared his life with his beautiful children, grand children, siblings and nieces and nephews. He loved going to pumpkin farms and taking road trips to Florida. He also enjoyed taking his dogs to Lake Michigan to run around and learning more about music every chance he could. His children say that music brought him inner peace and joy in his daily life. He was not only an incredible musician, but also an amazing father with a one of a kind sense of humor that was sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. Sid is survived by his three children, Stephanie Haley, Erin Simo, and Erik Simo; his grandchildren, LJ, Noah, Elijiah, Lincoln, Edison, and Graham; siblings, Patricia (Frank) Karabetsos, Paul (Nancy) Simo, and Peter (Sharon) Simo; his nieces, Jennifer Karabetsos, Heather Harness, Renee Simo, Jodi (Simo) Davis, and Kelly Simo; his nephew, Nick Simo; and many other friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held at Proko Funeral Home on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 4:00-7:00 pm. Additional visitation will be held at Proko Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 9:30-10:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church at 7117 14th Avenue, Kenosha, WI at 11:00 am. Private interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Safe Harbor Humane Society https://www.safeharborhumanesociety.org/.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Sid’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Elisa Rocha
December 5, 2022
Sid was my dear friend and neighbor. I've enjoyed listening to this talented guy play throughout the years. I'm truly heartbroken over the loss of such a wonderful soul. My deepest condolences to his family that he loved so much, and to everyone who had the pleasure of calling Sid their friend.
Sharky
December 4, 2022
Usually there are a few songs that remind you of someone you loved when they are gone. I find that nearly every song that I hear on the stations I tune to, or the albums I listen to remind me of Sid. He was the epitome of a consummate musician. I very rarely ever saw him unable to play at least a few bars and lyrics of nearly any song that was ever requested of him. I had countless fun nights of listening to him play and interact with the crowd at all different venues in the area. Along with some other friends, we would usually banter back and forth with him in between songs and even during songs. He was funny, extremely talented, humble, considerate and kind.Beyond that I had the pleasure of being his friend. Road trips with other friends, riding bikes with his kids during the summer, countless get-togethers and parties to celebrate something, or just for the sake of a party. Sid could talk on a topic for hours, and if you ever had the pleasure of a phone call with him it was a long one that covered many topics. Life brings many people in and out of our world, and I am happy that he was in mine for nearly 30 years. I will miss all the amazing guitar work, the rocking nights with him supplying the music, the laughs, the inside jokes he would spout off into the microphone as he caught sight of our group, the mutual enjoyment of so much great music. Most of all I will miss my friend and I will learn to smile instead of cry every time I hear one of the thousands of songs that make up my memories of him.
Mary Hannes
December 3, 2022
I was so saddened to learn of Sid’s passing. I have so many wonderful memories of a great musician, fun friend who loved his children, dogs & had a huge heart. You will be missed by so many. RIP, Sid💔
Adriana Vandenbergh
December 2, 2022
Roland and me will forever remember Sid as a great musician, he played for my retirement party and was amazing! He knew we wanted to dance and played the right music . Roland always told me: check out this guy , he has soo many guitars and likes Eric Clapton. Besides that we have know his kids since they were baby’s and we became the “adopted” family from Amsterdam. We love our beautiful, interesting, lively, fun, musical USA family and cherish many fond memories. Sid was a Kenosha legacy and will be missed. 🎸💔🎸