Robert E. Seaman, 71, of Sugar Grove, PA, died Friday evening, August 10, 2018 at the Warren General Hospital Emergency Room after suffering an apparent heart attack.
He was born September 17, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA., Bob was the son of the late Robert Louden and Mary Stella DeMas Seaman. He was a former resident of Pleasantville, N.J. and East Madison, Maine.
He was employed as a Union Welder with Local Union 322 for 51 years, retiring in 2001. He had formerly been employed with Scott Paper. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed cooking.
He had served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from October 31, 1963 to September 15, 1967.
He is survived by his lifelong friend and wife of 51 years, Jackie Macready Seaman whom he married March 11, 1967 in West Milford, N.J. and 3 Children – Timi Seaman of Waldorf, Md., Robert E. Seaman, Jr. of Toms River, N.J., Thomas A. Seaman and his wife, Linda of Spring Hill, FL., 6 Siblings – Cheri Sugden and husband, William of Egg Harbor City, N.J., Joseph Seaman of Egg Harbor Twp., N.J., Cecelia Seaman of Edgewater, FL., Marian Rinaldo of Little Lake Harbor, N.J., JoAnn Purdy and husband, Harry of Leesburg, FL., Donald Seaman and wife, Eileen of Pomona, N.J., 11 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Friday, August 17, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. where a Celebration of his life will be conducted by Reverend Nancy Schwanke, chaplain of the Warren State Hospital, officiating.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Wounded Warrior. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
I learned a lot from him and he was a strong example of a true American. I am glad to be one of his grandchildren. This is a loss that will be felt by many
Jackie and family there are just no words to express how we feel about the loss of our “Chuckwagon.” He was our friend and our buddy. Knowing him was an honor and it was always a pleasure to talk to and to see him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joanne and JoAnna from Deli du Jour
So many wonderful childhood memories. May you rest in peace now your suffering has gone to the Lord. God Bless Jackie and family.
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Many fond memories. Prayers for Jackie & family.