Oscar W. Semora, Jr., age 79 of Gibbstown, NJ passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010. Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas he is the beloved husband of Eleanor M. (nee Wilson) and  beloved father of Susan Semora of Suffolk, VA, Debra Ogbin & husband Robert of Pittsgrove, NJ, Barbara Baran & husband Matt of Little Rock, AR, Linda Morrow of Sherwood, AR, Wayne Semora of Orlando, FL. Lisa Higgins & husband Robert of Media, PA., brother Raymond & wife Chris of MI, sister Barbara Ann of Sherwood, AR, 11 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren.
Oscar served in the US Army Occupation Forces in Germany.  In 1959 he joined NAESU as a Tech Rep. in Washington DC, later transferring to Philadelphia in 1966. He was dedicated to furthering Naval Aviation throughout the years, earning the respect of many. In 1978 he received the NAESU  Equal Opportunity award.  He was appointed NAESU's first Technical Director in 1994 and retired in 1996. Oscar enjoyed flying his own airplane and was a member of the Masons and the Gibbstown Senior Citizens Organization.
Relatives and friends may visit with the family 6-8 pm Monday, August 16 at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ where funeral services will be held at 8 pm. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Pine Bluff, AR. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com.
Memorial conrtibutions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ  08034.