Patricia Jacobsen Simone, 74, of Naples, FL, passed away in her home this February 4, 2015. Patricia was born on May 14, 1940 to her parents Regina and John H. Jacobsen. She grew up in Highland Park, IL, went to The Convent of the Sacred Heart in Lake Forest, IL, and received her undergraduate degree at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. There, she met her husband John J. Simone, of 50 years. She later received her Master’s degree from Columbia University and went on to raise four children. Patricia was actively involved in service to her community throughout her life. She dedicated her time and energy in many different ways, from leading youth groups in her church, to volunteering in her local Junior League. Patricia was a loved member of each community in which she lived, including Stamford, CT, New Canaan, CT, Ipswich, MA, and Naples, FL. A long-time member of Woodway Country Club in Darien, CT, and Wyndemere Country Club in Naples, FL; she enjoyed playing tennis, golf, reading, traveling, baseball, and being with her friends and family. Patricia is predeceased by her mother and father. She is survived by her loving husband, John J. Simone of Naples, FL, sons John, Thomas, and Daniel Simone, daughter Mary Ryan Carpenter, and her 9 adoring grandchildren. She will be dearly missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held to honor Patricia on Tuesday, February 10 at 10:30 am, directly at St. Thomas More Church, 374 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, and a small reception at Woodway Country Club immediately afterwards. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date in Naples, FL. Services have been entrusted to Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St., New Canaan, CT 06840. Donations may be made in memory of Patricia to Avow Hospice of Naples, FL.