Simon Joseph Freyou Jr.

The staff at Heishman Funeral Home Inc. sends condolences to the family of Simon Joseph Freyou Jr. Simon Joseph Freyou, Jr., 57, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, following a courageous two-year battle with multiple myeloma. A private graveside service will be held for family members and friends on October 25, 2022. Dr. Freyou was born September 05, 1965, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is survived by his husband and partner, Dwight Polk, of 38 years. He is also survived by his parents Simon and Linda Freyou, a brother Patrick Freyou, and three sisters, Karen Marie Bonin, Jennifer Lynn Schopp, and Elizabeth Anne Freyou, all of Louisiana. He has numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins and his best friend, Tin "Wayne" Nguyen. Dr. Freyou was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Edwinia Freyou, and maternal grandparents, Frank and Lois Domingue. Dr. Freyou was a lifelong learner. He graduated from Catholic High School in New Iberia, LA, where he was named one of the outstanding students in Iberia Parish. He also graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana School of Nursing, the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, the University of Maryland School of Nursing, and Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing, resulting in multiple advanced degrees. Over his career, Dr. Freyou worked at several major medical institutions in the Baltimore area, including the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Holy Cross Health, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, as well at the Erickson Corporation and University of Maryland Baltimore County Health Services. At the time of his passing, Dr. Freyou worked in private practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Baltimore, Maryland, where he worked with a variety of patients, including fire, police, EMS, and military personal. Dr. Freyou was involved in Scouting and was a Lt. in the Louisiana National Guard. He was also an avid gardener who was known to have an encyclopedic knowledge of plants. He was especially proud of his bamboo, palm trees, banana plants, and many Maryland Native plants, as well as his beautiful gardens. He was also a world traveler with his husband, Dwight, having adventured to 48 countries, including Kenya, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Galapagos Islands. Dr. Freyou was known for his kindness, gentle nature, and support of diversity. He was truly loved by everyone including family, friends, professional colleagues, and patients. The world is a darker place without him. In lieu of flowers, gift donations can be made to the Simon J. Freyou Oncology Education Fund at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital. This fund was created in honor of Simon's unwavering support of oncology nurses and his desire to ensure these individuals have the opportunity to become their very best selves. This fund will provide support for various continuing education programs. Contribution can be made via check made to Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation. Please include the Simon J. Freyou Fund in the memo line. You may also donate online at https://givesaintagnes.org/donate/ and under Designation, select the Simon J. Freyou Oncology Education Fund Please mail the checks to: Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation 900 S. Caton Ave Baltimore, MD 21229 Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.

Simon Joseph Freyou Jr.

September 5, 1965 - October 18, 2022