Andrew J. Simmons Jr., age 91, of Deerlick Springs Road, died at his home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Andy was born in Lodi on February 28, 1934, to Andrew and Ruth (nee Miles) Simmons. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served his country from 1952-1955. He returned home and worked as a barber apprentice with Stan Gorski and opened his barber shop/sporting goods store in Ovid, a spot not only to get the best haircut, but also the best stories in town. Eventually, he opened a barber shop in Lodi, which was the base for his successful Junior Lodi Drill Team. During this time, he was elected Justice of the Peace for the Town of Lodi. In the 60s and 70s, he developed the Sunset Campground at Lodi Point. In the 80s, he established the Ithaca Blown Insulation Company. He and his wife, Linda, moved to Fort Myers, Florida, where he established Anlin Water Company and worked alongside his son, Tom. They moved to Spring Hill, Florida, when he retired from the water business; then eventually, they came back to the Finger Lakes.
He is survived by his son, Thomas of Fort Myers; stepchildren, Lisa (Eric) Clauson of South Carolina, and Christopher (Darlene) Clauson of Dryden, NY; son-in-law, Greg "Hotsie" Getman; grandchildren Zachary of Tampa, Dylan of Fort Myers, and Amanda; step-grandchildren, Courtney and Taylor Clauson of North Carolina; and by his brother, James (Judy) Simmons of Fort Myers and sister, Barbara Carmell of Gowanda, NY. Andy was predeceased by his sister, Mary Simmons; daughter, Dawn Getman; and his sons, Andy and Danny. He was also predeceased by his wives, Jean, Linda, and Jane. With special mention to thank Terri Sandifur and Denise and Stan Warne for their special care. A committal service with military honors will be held in the spring of 2026 at the NYS Veterans Cemetery-Finger Lakes in Romulus.