Geneseo/Lakeville: September 29, 2019. Beloved father, grandfather, teacher, and football coach, died after an extended illness. Predeceased by father, Harry Seeley, and mother, Helen (Crandall) Seeley, of Wellsville, N.Y. Survived by wife, Marilyn (Finn) Seeley; son, Scott Seeley, daughter, Stephanie (Michael) Pizzo; grandsons, Luke and Jacob Seeley, and Michael Pizzo, Jr.; Brothers-in-Law, Rick (Sue) Finn, Thomas (Jane) Finn, and Sister-in-Law, Maureen (Finn) Rohde; nephews, William Rohde, Sean, Patrick, and Michael Finn, Ryan and Josh Finn, John Costik and Fr. Michael Costik; nieces, Jennifer Rohde, Michele (Costik) Pettis, and Chantal (Costik) Travaglini; and several grand-nephews and nieces, friends, extended family members, and many former students and players.
Fred graduated from Wellsville High School and SUNY Brockport with a bachelor’s degree in Education; he completed his post-graduate work at SUNY Geneseo. Fred taught Mathematics for 33 years, 28 at Geneseo Central School. As Head football coach at Geneseo HS (NY), from 1970 to 1981 he coached teams to two Livingston County Division 1 Championships, four Livingston County Division 2 Championships, and one undefeated season; Fred won two R.T. French Coach of the Year Awards, and led the team to a final State Ranking of #4 [small school poll (NY) before the playoff system]. He also originated the tradition of the annual Valley Ball rivalry game between York and Geneseo, a tradition that continues to this day.
Family and friends may call on Monday, October 7, 2019 from 9am-11am at (NOTE LOCATION) St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY where Fred’s Funeral Mass will be held at 11am, following calling hours. Burial at 2:30pm at Temple Hill Cemetery, Geneseo, NY. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, is preferred. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
My condolences. I just saw this today.
Mr. Seeley was a fantastic teacher and role model. He was definitely one of my favorites. It only takes one great teacher to set a child in the right path. He was one of those exceptional teachers.
He was a teacher like no other. Sarah Files (now Whalley, my wife) and I used to pass notes in his class. He never said anything, but he probably knew. His one-liners were the stuff of legends.
Our thoughts and prayers to the Seeley family. An easy going guy with a gentle disposition, Fred always had a kind word and always eager to talk sports and a smile on his face when talking about his grandkids.. RIP Mr. Seeley
The Smith Family – Livonia
We do not grieve without gaining more than we could ever lose. Marilyn I loved how your face always lit up when talking about Fred. You shared a rare and special love.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Bridget Gavlak
Marilyn, thinking of you and your family.. You are in our prayers.. and may Fred rest in the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. Love you.
Dear Marilyn, May you find comfort and peace as you celebrate your husband’s life and his legacy that will forever be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. Take good care and please let me know if you need anything along the way…
I’m so sorry Stephany, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
To the entire Seeley family, I extend my deepest sympathy. I didn’t know Fred well, but my memories of him will always be of his smiling face ,gentle demeanor. and the wonderful family that he helped to raise. Hugs to all You are blessed!
We will miss you, Coach Seeley. Playing football for you at GCS was one of the highlights of my senior year. You had always encouraged me to play football and you couldn’t have been kinder to me. Rest in Peace.
Mr. Seeley was one of the great teachers at GCS that truly was a kind man; he spoke so highly of his family. RIP.
Marilyn and family – very sorry to hear the news about Fred. I enjoyed talking and hearing stories from Marilyn about him at YCS. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
God Bless
Alison Guesno
I am so very sorry for your loss Marilyn. Prayers to you and your family.
Fred Seeley was a great guy and helpful to a young teacher in town. Fred Seely and Gary DeBolt made a good football coaching team. I enjoyed watching them both work with HS students.
Peace to Fred’s family.
Mike Infantino
I was a student at YCS when Mr. Seeley started his teaching career there. I was
never a fan of math… but Mr. Seeley…..good guy!
Ernie Frye
RIP Mr. Seeley! God Speed! ???
So sorry to hear about your loss! Prayers for the whole family
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. ?. With much love always Tommy and Jenn
My thoughts are with Mrs. Seeley, Scott and Stephanie. Coach Seeley was old school Geneseo football and will be missed. He coached some great football teams and Geneseo football was the top dog in his era. I have very fond memories of playing for him.
So sorry to hear! He taught me Algebra and stayed after to make sure I got it.. Great guy who will be missed!
Fred was a gifted teacher and all around wonderful guy. Used to see him in West Shurfine and the last time at the museum of play with his daughter and family. He will be missed and I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family.
My condolences to Fred’s family. He was a good man and friend. I learned a great deal from him.
Oh my . We are so sorry to hear about Fred. He was such a wonderful man – always so patient and friendly even when he didn’t feel well. Our prayers go out to Marilyn, Stephanie , Scott and their families.
I’m so sorry for your loss..he was a great teacher and coach
Sally mckeown
Mr. Seeley,
Thank you for giving a guy a chance at playing football for a coach that really cared for his players. I’ll never forget Perry under the lights. God bless you.