Gregory B. Simms, 55, of Edgewater and formerly of Riverdale, died on March 13. He is survived by his life long companion, Mary Leneski; stepchildren Tina, Danny and Coy; sisters Patty (John), Donna and Linda (Russell); brother Roger (Arlene); and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.  A mass of Christian Burial will be offered today at 2:00 PM at Ascension Catholic Church, 12700 Lanham Severn Rd. in Bowie. <a href="http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Gregory-Simms&amp;lc=7220&amp;pid=163647435&amp;mid=5460345" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read the full obituary here on Dignity Memorial. </a>

Gregory B. Simms, 55, of Edgewater and formerly of Riverdale, died on March 13. He is survived by his life long companion, Mary Leneski; stepchildren Tina, Danny and Coy; sisters Patty (John), Donna and Linda (Russell); brother Roger (Arlene); and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.

A mass of Christian Burial will be offered today at 2:00 PM at Ascension Catholic Church, 12700 Lanham Severn Rd. in Bowie. <a href="http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Gregory-Simms&amp;lc=7220&amp;pid=163647435&amp;mid=5460345" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read the full obituary here on Dignity Memorial. </a>

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