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South Vineland - William "Bill" Semus, 90, of South Vineland, NJ passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday June 25, 2019 at the Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, NJ. Bill was born in Landis Twp. and was a lifelong Vineland city resident. He was the last of ten children born to the late Sophia (Melanowitz) & John Semus.
Bill served in in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his military service he began work at the Wheaton Glass Co. in Millville before becoming a Patrolman for the City of Vineland Police Dept from which he retired with 34 yrs of service. Bill was 1 of the 1st to operate the Police Dept Emergency Wagon which he did for many years. He was a member of the Christ the Good Shepherd Parish-Church of St. Isidore. He was also a member of the F.O.P., V.F.W., Diamond Social Club & Recreation Club. Bill enjoyed the outdoors, fishing with his son, hunting, working in his yard & garden but most of all he enjoyed the time spent with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 65 yrs.: Evelyn (Durner), 1 Son & Daughter in-law; William L. Semus, Sr. & wife Joyce (Ferrarie), 1 Daughter; Susan Semus, 3 Grandchildren; William L. Semus, Jr., Erin Semus, Kristen Semus-Jacobson, 3 Great Grandchildren; Jonathan William & Khloe Luciano & Cara Theresa Mazzocca as well as several nieces & nephews
Relatives & friends will be received on Tuesday July 2, 2019 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the Christ the Good Shepherd Parish-Church of St. Isidore's, 1655 Magnolia Rd., Vineland, NJ where his funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Burial will be in the Siloam Cemetery, Vineland. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce deLeon Blvd, Miami, FL 33134 or the American Cancer Society, S.J. Reg., 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd. Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
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Joseph Monteleone
July 1, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Semus family.
Bill was a good friend and will be missed, I remember many good times we shared on the police department. Bill was liked by all, R.I.P. you are home.
Carl Schuster
June 28, 2019
My sincere condolences to tie Semus family. May God enfold you in His grace and bring you peace and comfort.
John McMahon
June 28, 2019
My most sincere condolences to you. I worked with Bill at the Police Department. He was a good man, always making everyone's day at work enjoyable
June 28, 2019
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Sandy & Joe Ferrarie
June 28, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Steve Cardana
June 28, 2019
R.I.P. Bill......I can remember all of the shifts we spent together in the "unit". You weren't much of a talker but you knew where to find the best coffee and the freshest rolls in Vineland on midnight shift in Vineland....
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