Richard Craig Semo

Richard (Rick) Craig Semo, age 64, recently of Farmington NH, died suddenly on December18th 2020. He was the husband of Rhonda (Leyburn) Semo, with whom he had celebrated 26years of marriage.Born in Rome NY on September 24th, 1956 he was the son of the late Richard Charles Semoand the late June Petrie Busco. His brother John, and sister Jennifer were also predeceased.Besides his wife he is survived by his sons Maxwell Semo of Farmington NH, Colin Semo ofDeerfield NY and daughter Maeve Yourdon and her husband Kevin and their daughter Moira. Inaddition he leaves behind, stepdaughter Kaitlin Kilpeck of Enfield CT, and stepsons MatthewKilpeck of Dover NH, and James Kilpeck and his wife Rachel (Lafrance) Kilpeck of Fort DodgeIowa.He also leaves behind his younger sister Angela Golden and her husband Jeffrey, his brotherJames Semo and several nieces and nephews.He grew up and went to school in Westmoreland NY where he had many happy memories andstories told by and about his cousins and friends. He then graduated in 1977 from MohawkValley Community College with his Associates Degree in Civil Technology, and then receivedhis degree in Engineering Science in 1986. He was very proud to have then received hisCivil/Engineering Degree from Clarkson University in Potsdam NY.After graduation he went to work for Camp Dresser & McKee, Boston MA and worked there for30 years (May 1988 to November 2018) as a Construction Resident Engineer. He worked inmany states up and down the Eastern Seaboard as well as a year in New Orleans helping afterHurricane Katrina.After his family, the things he was most proud of were his military accomplishments. He was aUS Army Senior Drill Sergeant from January 1978 to October 2016 at which time he retired. Heserved both as a Combat Engineer and Infantryman both active duty and reserves and wasresponsible for the training of basic combat training soldiers.He had 2 deployments, the 1st wasOctober 2004 to September 2005 as Convoy Security in Iraq. The 2nd deployment wasFebruary 2011 to January 2012, serving in Fort Leonard Wood, MO serving as a Drill Sergeantfor Operation Enduring Freedom. He felt like a father to each class that graduated and manystories to tell of his beloved brothers that he worked with. He has countless awards,achievements and decorations on file.After his retirement from both civilian and military service he went to work for Frisbie MemorialHospital, Rochester NH, as a Security Officer. He was loved by the staff and he thought of themas family and their safety came first.He genuinely put others first every time, both at work and his home life. No matter how tired hewas he always took the time to put the kids first as they were growing up. From Cub Scouts(Pack 186) and Boy Scouts (Troop 186), to softball coaching, camping, storytelling, attending asmany events as he could for concerts at school or attending plays and quietly helping where hecould. He was selfless, kind, sentimental, a leader, a good listener, respectful and respected.A military celebration of life will be held in the Spring at the VA Cemetery in Boscowen NH. Tobe announced.