David Thomas Semo

   David Thomas Semo, 80, of Rome, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 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 .