n Thursday, March 23, 2017; the beloved husband of Priscilla Simms; father of Ann Marie (Andrew) Cianelli and the late Christina Simms; son of Margie Simms and the late David Simms; brother of Richard Lalka and Jewell-Ann Mothershed; grandfather of Alyssa and Drew Cianelli. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Paul's Celebration of Life on Monday, March 27 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at 12 noon. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/donate