John Frank Semenek Sr., age 89, U.S. Merchant Marine Veteran, passed away peacefully on July 16th. John was the beloved husband of 63 wonderful years to Elizabeth, nee Koss; loving father of John F. Jr. (Barbara) and Jeffrey G. (Laura) Semenek, Sandra (Robert) Plocar, James F. Semenek and Jason K. (Patrick) Campbell; dearest son of the late Anna and George Semenek; cherished grandfather of John F. III (Angelic) Semenek, Danielle M. (Mike) Wegner, Jeffrey John and Nicole Ann Semenek; great grandfather of Sebastian Semenek; dear brother of Annie Parison, the late Herman, Steven, Frank , Mary, George, Irene, William and Kenneth Semenek ; Fond uncle of many. Cremation rites have been accorded and Inurnment will be private .