Vicki Simon, 94, long time Glen Cove resident
Vicki Simon, resident of Glen Cove since 1961, died at her home in Glen Cove of old age, September 30, 2018.  
Vicki was born in London, England in 1924 and left London with her family during the World War II bombings of London known as "The Blitz". Her childhood family lived in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England where Vicki worked during her teenage years as a machinist, fabricating custom parts for British tanks, trucks and airplanes.  The factory where she worked, known as a prime target for enemy bombers, remained open during blackouts and air raids despite the dangers posed by the bombings due to production necessities.
It was in Hadleigh that Vicki (nee Vera) met and married her husband, John Simon, USAF. She emigrated to the United States shortly after the end of World War II and they spent their lives in New York City, New Hyde Park and Glen Cove.  She is survived by her twins, John C. Simon, local resident and published author of "Temple of the Jaguar", Deirdre Dore, award winning Canadian published playwright and author and Claude Simon, attorney and textile executive.  Grandchildren, Forest and Chloe Humphreys, John Z. and Samantha Simon and Charles and Henry Simon.  Great Grandchildren Aubrey, Isla, Grady, Julian, SIdney and Sophia.
Vicki and John's home in Glen Cove was destroyed by fire in 1979.  It was rebuilt on the same property in 1982. 
Vicki was an avid amateur bridge player, recognized as a Life Master in 1982 and later as a Bronze Life Master.  Nassau County duplicate bridge players might remember her as the woman who could reconstruct any duplicate bridge hand of the session in the event that the cards had been disturbed. 
She took up tennis late in life and played frequently and was well known and well loved on Glen Cove's public courts as a reliable, competant and ___________ doubles player.
Vicki was an expert knitter who's collection of beautiful and intricate pieces numbered in the hundreds including sweaters, afghans, baby sets and area rugs.  Many were destroyed in the 1979 house fire.  After a debilitating stroke in 2014, Vicki worked to regain her dexterity and devoted herself to the production of knitted neck cuffs which were frequent and much appreciated cold weather gifts to friends and family.
Wherever she went, people will remember a beautiful and sparkling light of energy and enthusiasm.  She was a source of strength, inspiration and good humor to those who knew her. We will surely miss her singular greatness.