Donald C Semon , December 26, 1931 — October 22, 2018

OBITUARY Donald C. Semon December 26, 1931 – October 22, 2018 Obituary for Donald Charles Semon, Sr. Donald C. Semon, Sr., “Don”, 86, of Castleton Corners, passed away on Monday, October 22, at Richmond University Medical Center. Don was proud to be a native Staten Islander and spent his formative years in Stapleton. Born on December 26, 1931, to Fred and Rosalie Semon (nee McDermott), he was baptized at Immaculate Conception Church, which was built by his grandfather, William J. McDermott.

A graduate of St. Peter’s High School, Class of 1949, Don attended Fordham University and received his baccalaureate degree in marketing from New York University. He pursued his graduate level studies in marketing at the City University of New York – Baruch College. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy.

Don’s professional career of 44 years with the International Nickel Company (INCO) began in the Traffic Department. Throughout his career, he was selected for key positions in the organization, including Manager, Precious Metal Sales, involving commercial duties with Japan, culminating at his retirement as the Director, Administration and Distribution of Precious Metals. An avid baseball and football fan, his favorite team was the New York Giants.

Don enjoyed coaching his children in baseball and basketball when they attended St. Teresa’s elementary school. He was a Third Degree Knight of Columbus, Richmond Council No. 351, a member of the American Legion, and the St. Teresa’s Holy Name Society.

Don cherished spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was grateful to God for all the blessings of his life, but most especially to have been given the opportunity to help his daughter, Maureen, raise her sons, Sean and Brian Kuechenmeister. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Marian Semon (nee Muzzy), his 4 children, Donald C. Semon, Jr. (Mary Anne), Kenneth Semon (Patricia), Patricia Buttermark, Maureen Kuechenmeister, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

He was predeceased by his brother, Fred. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Church of the Holy Family on Saturday, October 27th at 10:30 A.M., located at 366 Watchogue Road in Willowbrook. Internment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery on Clove Road in West Brighton.

Family will receive friends on Friday, October 26th from 3:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. at Harmon Funeral Home, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton.

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