Hugo DeSimone

Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, and friend.

Hugo DeSimone, 97, of Port Orange, Florida, passed away on October 9, 2026, following a brief illness.

Born on June 25, 1929, in Oakfield, New York, Hugo was the son of the late Renier and Amelia (Nanni) DeSimone. At a young age, he moved to Niagara Falls, New York, where he attended local schools.

In 1950, Hugo was drafted into the United States Army, proudly serving in the 24th Infantry, Fox Company, as a tank and half-track operator and sergeant during the Korean War. He served his country with honor until receiving his honorable discharge in 1953.

Hugo dedicated 40 years of his career to Union Carbide Corporation. Along the way, he met the love of his life, Lorraine (Polanski) DeSimone. The two were married in 1963 and welcomed their son, Derek DeSimone, through adoption, building a family and a life together.

After retiring in 1987, Hugo and his family relocated to Florida, where he and Lorraine enjoyed their retirement years together. Their loving marriage spanned 45 years until Lorraine’s passing in 2008.

Hugo was also preceded in death by his brothers, David and Emilio DeSimone, and his sisters, Alice, Mary, and Vera.

He is survived by his sister; Josephine, son, Derek DeSimone; his loving daughter-in-law, Kimmy; granddaughter; Maura, his step-granddaughter, Kimberly; step-grandson, Dillyn; step-great-grandsons, and other extended family.

Hugo will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his honorable service to his country, and the many years he shared with those he loved. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and all who knew him.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, October 16, 2026 2PM in the LOHMAN FUNERAL HOME DAYTONA CHAPEL, 1423 Bellevue Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 386-267-1100 www.lohmandaytona.com. Visitation for family and friends will be 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  Interment to follow at Daytona Memorial Park, Daytona Beach, FL.