Ted Simons, ‘Westport’s Music Man,’ 84

Ted Simons (l), known as “Westport’s Music Man” for his many musical contributions to the community over the years as well as a Broadway, television, film, cabaret musical director, composer, and arranger, died Dec. 5. He was 84. In 2009, the Westport Center for Senior Activities honored him with a lifetime achievement award presented by Jack Klinge, president of the Center’s Friends group. For many years, Simons was musical director of the Y’s Men’s Hoot Owls singing group. The family said a memorial service will be held in the spring. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com