KATHRYN SEELEY

1960 - 2016

KATHRYN SEELEY obituary, 1960-2016, Phoenix, AZ

BORN

1960

DIED

2016

KATHRYN SEELEY Obituary

Kathyrn Ann Seeley Activist for cancer survivors' causes, paralegal manager Kathryn Ann Seeley, 55, author of the blog, "A Rare Cancer Journey," and a lifelong activist for political, environmental, and cancer survivors' causes, died in Pittsburgh, Pa., on March 23, 2016, after 15 years of fighting and living with three different cancers. Kathy will be remembered for her quick sense of humor, her fierce honesty, and her determination to survive against everyone else's odds. Kathy was born in Elmira, N.Y., on Aug. 24, 1960, but spent the majority of her childhood in Scottsdale, Ariz. She graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S. in sociology and a M.S. in justice studies. She worked as a paralegal in Phoenix and San Francisco before moving to New Jersey in 2000 to work at Lowenstein Sandler, P.C., eventually becoming their litigation paralegal manager and trial coordinator. Kathy had tremendous respect for the partners and staff at Lowenstein Sandler, and she was extremely proud of the work they accomplished together. Kathy's family would like to thank her team of compassionate nurses and aides from Allegheny Health Network's Home Hospice Care, Dr. Francis Forte of Englewood Hospital, and the doctors and nurses at Allegheny General Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital for their kindness and support. She is survived by her beloved parents, Laurel (Seger) Seeley of Scottsdale and Richard J. Seeley of Phoenix, Ariz.; her devoted and admiring sister, Lynda Christine Seeley of Scottsdale, and her many loving aunts, cousins, and friends. Memorial services will be held in Maplewood, N.J., and in San Francisco, Calif., during the upcoming months. Donations in memory of Kathy can be made to the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Fund (accrf.org/take-action/donate), the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International (accoi.org/donate), and the Mya Linn Terry Foundation (themyalinterryfoundation.org).

Published by The Star-Ledger on Mar. 27, 2016.
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Not a day goes by that I don’t look at the photo of the two of us next to my bed and have Kathy in my thoughts. What conversations we would have had about the political situation over the past 5 years! How I have missed sharing the momentous events in my life with my dear friend who truly was a part of my family, sharing holiday dinners and intimate conversations. Kathy was one of the brightest, funniest, bravest, and most generous people I ever had the good fortune to have in my life. She fought so courageously over those 15 years that I truly believed she would beat the cancer. Now she lives in my heart where I feel her love and in my head where I continue to hear her wise and witty voice. I miss her beyond belief. Elissa

Elissa Jacobs

Grand Parent

March 20, 2021

Not a day goes by that I dont think of Kathy. Sometimes I chuckle, remembering her biting sense of humor - oh, would she be railing against the current state of our politics! Sometimes I shed tears for the loss of such a wonderful citizen of the world and a caring and devoted friend. Always loving you, my friend!

Elissa Jacobs

March 20, 2019

I know this is late, but I am just now discovering this sad news. I only knew her for a very brief time in 1997 for about 6-7 months until our paths diverged, but she had a profound impact on me. Her perspective on the world was so unique and her passion and spirit was so alive that I took a piece of her with me ever since then. May a wonderful soul rest in peace.

Jared Peters

Friend

December 13, 2018

Deeply saddened, we were childhood friends. You became a truly amazing woman capable of so much! Rest in peace Kathy, until we meet again.

Merrill Dellas

March 9, 2017

Dear Seeley Family,

I was deeply saddened by the news of Kathy's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you at this most difficult time.

"One gift above all others God gives to us to treasure ~ one that knows no time, no place and one gold cannot measure. The precious, poignant, tender gift of Memory ~ that will keep our dear ones ever in our hearts although God gives them sleep. It brings back long remembered things ~ a song, a word, a smile and our world's a better place because we had them for awhile!"

Rest in Peace Kathy

Clair Palumbo

March 31, 2016

Ruth Greene

March 28, 2016

There are no words that can adequately express my love and admiration for Kathy. What a special person she was! Kathy, my life was greatly enriched by our friendship, and the world is a much sadder and lonelier place without you. I will always love you.

Elissa Jacobs

March 28, 2016

I will treasure beautiful memories of Kathy. Words are inadequate to express my sadness.

Eduarda Amondragon

March 28, 2016

How can Earth still be turning without Kathy Seeley?

Cheryl Christensen

March 26, 2016

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