Robert L. Simone of Canton died December 22, 2010 in the Boston Medical Center following a long illness. He was 70. A resident of Canton for over 45 years he worked as a self-employed structural engineer. He was a member of the Canton Town Club and the Canton Sons of Italy. He was also a proud veteran of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. Beloved husband of Rita E. (Tonetti). Loving father of Robert J. Simone and his wife Bernice of Foxboro, and Diana C. White and her husband Michael of Canton. Loving brother of Ann Genduso and her husband Joseph of Plymouth. Brother-in-law of Clara Basso of CT. Proud grandfather of Mathew, Gregory, and Victoria. Visiting hours from the Roache-Pushard Family Funeral Home 210 Sherman St.Canton, Monday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gerard Majella Church Washington St. Canton Tuesday at 10 AM. Interment St. Mary’s cemetery, Canton. If desired donations may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice.