Mr. Simpson, 85, of Shrewsbury Township, died Jan. 10, 2009. He was born and raised at Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook. He was employed at the Tinton Falls School District for 35 years, retiring in 1991, commemorated by Mr. Cliff Day at the district’s Atchison School. Prior to that, he signed a professional baseball contract with the N.Y. Giants and played for three years in the minor leagues with the Giants and St. Louis Cardinals. He was predeceased by seven brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marsha Simpson; a daughter, Terri Field of Marlton; a son and daughter-inlaw, Dennis and Sharon Simpson of Eatontown; a sister, Dolly Herbison; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by Braun Funeral Home, Eatontown. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury, NJ 07702.