David Thomas Semo
- mattbre4
- 5 days ago
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Updated: 4 days ago
David Thomas Semo, 80, of Rome, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, with his family by his side.
David was born on May 16, 1945 in Rome, the son of Anthony “Babe” Semo and Nancy Campanaro Semo. He attended Rome schools and graduated from Rome Free Academy, Class of 1963. He was employed at Revere Copper Products as the Superintendent of the cast shop, after working his way up through various jobs there.
On September 18, 1963 David married the love of his life Sheila Houser, a blessed union of 63 years. He enjoyed cooking, especially breakfast. He loved taking home movies of his grandchildren and his hobbies included model trains and playing the drums.
David is survived by his beloved wife Sheila; his daughters and son-in-law Susan & Larry Gamer, Amy & Kevin Castro, Elizabeth (Beth) & Rich Adler; his son and daughter-in-law David T. & Barb Semo Jr.; his grandchildren Steven & Haley Semo, Sarah Semo, Madeline Castro, Anna Castro, Kevin Michael Castro, Jordan (Gamer) & Patrick Keenehan, Lindsay Gamer, Joseph Gamer, Ian Adler, David & Samantha Adler, Nathan Adler, Apollo Adler; and his great-grandchildren Elio Semo, Spencer Lampman, and Poppy Keenehan. He is also survived by his brother Anthony “Zatz” Semo. He was predeceased by his parents, and sisters Jeannine (Semo) Peterpaul and Diane Semo.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 200 N. James St., Rome. Calling hours will be from 10 – 11 am prior to the mass. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in the spring.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Bottini Funeral Home, 120 W. Embargo Street.
You may view the obituary and send a message of sympathy online at: www.bottinifuneralhome.com .
So sad to hear of Uncle Daves passing. Great memories of Uncle Dave during my childhood and working with him at Revere as an adult. Memories also connect to all the time spent at Franklin field in the summer with our large group of friends. Amy, Sue, Karen D, Tim G to name a few. Many days ended up at the Semo house. All were always welcome. Uncle Dave was always good for a laugh or two. The Semo family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere condolences to the Semo family. David was my cousin, just 24 hours younger than I, and I have such fond memories growing up with him. Not a kinder, nicer guy. Very sad time.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. David and Sheila were classmates of ours. Graduating from RFA in 1963. May he RIP. 💔🙏🏻
So sorry about David Great Guy
We always talked about when we were born in May , RIP
Dickie Cianfrocco
Prayers Susan, to you, your Mom and your lovely family in the loss of your Dad. May he rest in peace and keep watch on all of you. Jean Seidel