Gregory Simon was born November 21, 1936, to Mary and James Simon and was their only child.

In 1964 Gregory met his beloved wife, Lucinda and they had 2 sons together. Gregory was an entrepreneur and opened his own shoe shine store in Harlem. Gregory was an honest and hardworking man.

Gregory was proceeded in his death by his parents, Mary and James Simon.

Gregory is survived by his wife, Lucinda Simon; two sons, Steven and James Simon; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.