Frederick James Simonelli, Ph.D., age 67, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2015, at his home in Sacramento, California. He was born to James and Rose Simonelli in New York City on April 22, 1947. After graduating from John Carroll University (University Heights, OH), he was elected to Euclid City Council (1971-1975) and served as Chair of the Council’s Environmental Committee. Fred also served as chief of staff to Ohio Congressman Charles Vanik, and campaign advisor to Ohio Governor John Gilligan. During this time, two of his three children, Laura and James, were born. In 1977, Fred and his family moved to Sacramento, California, and he became Executive Director of the California Cast Metals Association. He earned an M.P.A. in Public Policy from University of San Francisco, and M.A. degree in History from California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). In 1980, the last of his three children, Rachel, was born. In 1996, Fred earned his Ph.D. in History from University of Nevada, Reno. He was an accomplished author, published several books, including American Fuehrer (1999), and taught at Mt. St. Mary’s College (Los Angeles) and CSUS. He received the CSUS Outstanding Graduate Award from CSUS (1990), Outstanding Faculty Award from Mt. St. Mary’s College (1992), and research fellowships from Yad Vashem in Israel (1999), and the Skirball Institute (2001). He is survived by two younger brothers, Jerry and Patrick, his three children, and eight grandchildren. Services will be held at Nicoletti, Culjis, and Herberger Funeral Home, 5401 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95819, on January 12, 2015, at 1pm. A celebration in Fred’s honor will be held after the service. He will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Frederick J. Simonelli Scholarship. Checks are made out to: University of Toledo Foundation; The check should reference: Dr. F.J. Simonelli Scholarship # 1300673 Mailed to: University of Toledo Foundation 2801 W. Bancroft Street, MS # 319 Toledo, Ohio 43606-3395