Arnold H. Sims of Riverhead died Nov. 13, 2019, at his home. He was 96.
He was born May 2, 1923, in Lynn, Massachusetts to John and Louise (Rose) Sims.
Sims graduated from high school and worked as a service manager in the automotive industry for Wells Pontiac Cadillac and Peter Glenan Buick Cadillac in Southampton.
Predeceased by his daughter, Jean LaPage, he is survived by his children, Daniel (Dorothy), Ronald (Pamela), Dorre (Harry) Miles, Linda (Robert) Taplin, Jo-Ann (Thomas) Perry; his significant other, Jean Guydish; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors Sunday, Nov. 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral Mass will take place at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
