On October 12, 2016 John Patrick Simone, age 50, formerly of Magnolia, NJ was suddenly taken from all who loved him. John served in the US Army as a paratrooper in Fort Bragg, NC. Although he was only on this earth for a short while, he was truly a hero to many. At the end of his life he donated several of his organs to the Gift of Life. He is survived by his mother Virginia Pennisi (nee McSorley); his father Vincent John Simone, Jr.; step-mother Lorraine Simone; sisters Debra (Gary) Paterno, Kimberly Dempsey, Tina Simone, Robin Pennisi and brother Robert Pennisi. He is also survived by many uncles and aunts. Relatives and friends are invited to join our family in celebrating John's life on Friday morning from 10:00-11:00 AM in the Bell-Hennessy Funeral Home 420 S. Main Street Williamstown, NJ 08094. A Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery Williamstown, NJ.