Maria Teresa Simone

September 23, 1920 - July 24, 2016

Maria Teresa Simone, 95 years old, peacefully passed away on July 24, 2016 at 12:45pm in her Napa home where she was surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born in Ischia, Italy on September 23, 1920. In October, 1948 she met the love of her life, Mark Simone Sr. and who she married. On December 29, 1948 Maria and her husband came to The States and resided in Napa where they raised their four children. Maria was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother who loved gardening, cooking, sewing, baking her famous biscotti cookies and also enjoyed making Christmas ornaments. Each were unique and became part of grandma’s traditional tree she decorated every year. She loved to travel while she looked forward to her long weekend drives with her family. She was a member of the Sons of Italy Lodge #2043. Maria was preceded in death by her parents Giuseppe and Marianna Calise, sister Orsola Calise and husband Mark Simone Sr. She is survived by her brother Frank Calise; sons Jim (Katherine) Simone, Mark Simone Jr., Peter (Kim) Simone, daughter in law Laurie Simone, daughter Marianna (Bruce) Rhodes; grandchildren Nickolas (Michelle) Simone, Julia (Julie) Simone, Jacob Simone, Taylor Simone, and Morgan Simone; great granddaughter Olivia, and many nieces and nephews. A very special thank you to Kim Naslund and her daughter Morgan for being caregivers to Mom and also thank you to Napa Valley Hospice staff. A Rosary will take place at Claffey and Rota Funeral Home on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 7:00pm. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 2725 Elm St, Napa, CA, on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:30am. Memories and notes of sympathy may be shared at claffeyandrota.com.