John A. Simonin MT. PLEASANT - Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 15, 2010, the Reverend Monsignor John A. Simonin, of Mt. Pleasant, a Roman Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Charleston and retired Pastor of St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church. He was born in Charleston, a son of Leo L. Simonin, Sr. and Mary Cecilia Danehey Simonin on Monday, June 5, 1922, was a graduate of Bishop England High School and St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, MD. John A. Simonin was ordained May 25, 1947. Among his many assignments were Director of Camp St. Mary's, St. Peter's in Beaufort, St. Anthony's in Ridgeland, Holy Spirit on John's Island, St. Patrick's, St. Joseph's, Church of the Nativity and St. Mary of the Annunciation. Msgr. Simonin is survived by a brother, Leo L. Simonin, Jr. and his wife, Inez, two sisters, Rosemary F. Simonin and Dolores S. Puckhaber; 12 Nieces and Nephews, Numerous Great Nieces and Nephews and many Great Great Nieces and Nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles J. Simonin. The relatives and friends of Rev. Msgr. John A Simonin are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM Monday, July 19, 2010, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The Rite of Committal will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. A Vigil Service will be held at the Cathedral, 120 Broad St. Sunday evening at 7:00 PM and the family will receive friends following the Vigil. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Seminarian Fund, c/o The Diocese of Charleston, 119 Broad St., Charleston, SC 29401. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, Inc. 766-1365. His guest book may be signed at www.jamesamcalister.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2010.

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Kathleen Herron

July 26, 2010

Father Simonin was such a special priest! We were members of Nativity in Charleston, SC, and he called me Little Mary Jo because I looked like my Mom. As an adult, I visited Charleston and called him. He invited me to mass and a breakfast in the rectory with Deacon Joe before I left. He was a special part of our family.

Barbara Appnel

July 26, 2010

Fr. Simonin was a great man! He baptized me. He always knew where our family was even after we moved away from SC. I received a lovely card from him on my wedding day. He was always so kind and thoughtful. Rest in peace Father.

Mary Jo Collins

July 25, 2010

I will never forget how kind Father Simonin was to me and my family when we were at Nativity in the 70's. I was still sending Christmas cards.We loved him.

Mary Jo Collins

July 25, 2010

Father Simonin was so good to me and my family when we lived on James Island in the 70's. I never forgot his kindness and we have exchanged Christmas cards since then. He will not be forgotten!

Annette Masche

July 23, 2010

To the Puckhaber family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a wonderful person.

Marie Coburn Rawl

July 19, 2010

Father Siminon will always hold a special place in my heart. My parents Gus and Ruth Coburn were one of the first couples he married while he was at Camp St. Mary's. I knew him all of my life and had the utmost respect for him. He was always someone I could look up to and admire. He will be greatly missed.

Donald Pinckney

July 18, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Joseph Boulware Jr.

July 17, 2010

Priest that will never be forgotten. He raised me, until he left the Bluffton area. Many fond memories

Monica Mulvey Mcgee

July 17, 2010

I know his title is Monsignor, but he has always been FATHER Simonin to me. He was the very best of the priesthood! The world lost a very wonderful person, but God has gained a shining light in heaven. Thank you Father Simonin for all the good memories and guidance you gave! Love, Monica Mulvey Mcgee

jessie weathers

July 17, 2010

fatherjohn will be miss but god has a better plan for him so he call him home to be with him jessie and mary will miss him very much but he is in a better place my sympathy goes out to the family .may god bless you all the weathers family

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