Margaret Semonick (Noschese)

Margaret Semonick of Troy, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023 with loving family by her side. Born in Allison, Pennsylvania on July 28, 1932, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Domenica Noschese, and sister to the late Joseph Noschese, Albert Noschese, Nick Noschese, Geno Noschese, Mary Flora, Elva Pacione Grubbs, Frances Valente, Pauline Yurek, Richard Noschese, and Alice Noschese.

Margaret leaves behind her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 72 years, Joseph “Smokey”; her daughter, Joetta Rayfield (Bob); her sons, Joey Semonick (Colleen), and Randy Semonick (Vicky); her grandchildren, Leah Karnib (Hala), Mike Rayfield (Jennie), Tony Semonick, Chase Semonick, and Tori Wolfe (Nick); her great-grandchild, Adeline Wolfe; and her sister, Fanny Nicola; along with extended family and friends.

Margaret was a beautiful, strong, energetic woman who loved life. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an excellent cook who embraced her Italian heritage. She loved cooking pasta with meatballs and baking rolls for family and friends. Though she’d tell you she never won so much as a nickel, Margaret also loved a night on the town with her husband at the casino.

Margaret loved her family dearly. Her children were the light of her life and her familial relationships were cherished. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend in every way. She touched the lives of so many people. She will truly be missed and will never, ever, be forgotten.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Margaret’s service on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church, 29125 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152 then to Acacia Park Cemetery, 31300 Southfield Road, Beverly Hills, Michigan 48025.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial tributes to Joseph Semonick, in c/o Manns Family Funeral Home, for a memorial bench at Acacia Park Cemetery in Margaret’s memory. Make checks payable to “Joseph Semonick.” Checks can be mailed in care of Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia, MI 48154,