Major General Frank J. Simokaitis passed away January 10, 2013 at the age of 90. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he flew 27 combat missions in WWll. He served in a series of Air Force operations including that of Executive Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, and Commandant of AFIT. General Simokaitis then served as Director of DOD Affairs at NASA He is survived by his wife Mary Jane (Feeny) of Philadelphia PA. They had three children: Frank (deceased), daughters Peggy (George) Walley, Mary (Tom )Dickerson, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also survived by his siblings Helen, Maryann (Rich) Retkowski, Charles Simokaitis and wife Patricia, Anthony Simokaitis and wife Judy, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by three brothers: Joseph, Bill and John. Mass at Fort Myer Chapel will be at 10:45 Thursday, March 21st, followed by burial with full military honors at Arlington Cemetery. Funeral arrangements made by Murphy Funeral Home.