Scott Shobar Simoni

Sacramento, California - Our beloved son Scott passed away unexpectedly at home on June 5th at the young age of 35. Scott was born in Sacramento weighing 9 1/2 lbs., a fact he was always proud of since it was the biggest he ever was in proportion to his age. Scott had deep roots in Sacramento, attending Mariemont Elementary, Arden Middle School, and Rio High School, and his favorite memories were of playing Arden Park soccer and Little League with all his buddies and great coaches. He graduated from Marymount College and Chapman University in Orange, CA, with a degree in Communication Studies. Scott loved his close community in Sacramento. He cherished running into and re-connecting with old friends as well as making new ones, at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course and around town. Scott was known for his witty and funny off-the-cuff humor and could find humor in almost any situation. When you were around Scott you could always count on a good laugh, and this brought joy to a room.
Even as a toddler Scott was outgoing and engaging, always connecting with people around him. As he grew up he forged meaningful relationships with people of all ages and from all walks of life and abilities, and was able to understand the essence of who they were. Scott had a gift for working with autistic teenagers and those with disabilities. He received a recognition award while at Rio High School for mentoring and making a difference in the life of a classmate with autism, and he continued to work with autistic and disabled individuals as opportunities arose during his life.
Scott was also blessed with the gift of empathy. He used this ability to feel what someone else was feeling to deepen his relationships with others and to walk their journey with them. In the words of one of his college friends, "Scott was a rare genuine soul and the real deal".
Scott's light shined brightly and we will love him always and be forever grateful that we were blessed to have him in our life.
Scott will be missed forever by his parents, Janice and Ralph Simoni, his brother Kevin, his Uncle Bob and his family, his Uncle Russ, his Aunt Marianne and her family, his wonderful cousins, and caring extended family. He will also be remembered by his and his parents' wonderful friends, special neighbors, and his second mother and guardian angel, Sandy Rolleri.
A Celebration of Life mass will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Carmichael at 3:30 on Friday, June 25 followed by a reception at Arden Hills Club. All are welcome. In honor of Scott's memory, please perform a simple act of kindness, give an unexpected compliment, or view someone less fortunate without judgement. Scott's family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts for the outpouring of love from this special community.