Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Nov 11, 1941 - Dec 25, 2025
You are in my prayers, Joann. Jesus has you in His arms.
Donna Cronk
January 05, 2026 | Watertown, NY | Friend
I grew up with Eddie. Ed was a good guy and a good Northsider. He was good at his job wherever he worked. Every time I saw him in later years he would be smiling and friendly. He would tell me about his wife and family. I am glad to have known him.
Nick Buduson
January 04, 2026 | Dexter, NY | Friend
Ed was a great man and neighbor. He will be dearly missed.
Jamie Adams
January 02, 2026 | Watertown, NY | Friend
So very sorry to hear about your dad passing Amber. He is no longer in pain & God will keep him in his hands now. Cherish all the memories.
Cathy Gilbert
January 02, 2026 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Mr Seeley was a good man. I grew up with his daughter Amber and he was always so kind to me. He will be missed. Sending love and prayers to his family.
Adrianne Boggs
January 02, 2026 | Greensboro, NC | Friend
Ed was a good worker and a friend. I will miss our visits. My sympathies to his family.
Tom Bradley
January 02, 2026 | Friend
Joanne, Kim & Dawn,
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Carl & Jennifer Egeberg
January 02, 2026 | Henderson, NY | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Ed always had a smile to share with you. He loved his family. So sorry Joann and family for your loss
Karen & Ronnie granger
January 01, 2026 | Watertown, NY | Friend
So sorry about his passing. I grew up on Seymour Street and remember him and his brother Gorden and his Mom. I remember selling his Mom girl scout cookies. Good memories. Prayers for him and his family.
cathy labouf
January 01, 2026 | Waverly, NY | Neighbor
WATERTOWN, NY - Edward J. Seeley (Ed), age 84, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at his home in Watertown, NY surrounded by his loved ones.
Edward was born on November 11, 1941, in Watertown, New York, a son of the late Edward and Catherine (Haskins) Seeley. He graduated from Watertown High School and later enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Ed went on to work for Bradley Hardware for over 20 years until it’s closing and later retired from Lowe’s Home Improvement where he ran the tool department.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Joanne Seeley; his daughter, Amber (Peter) Harmych; and his stepdaughters, Kim (Joey) Barrett and Dawn (Todd) DeLair. He was a devoted grandfather to Kelsey, Dylan, Alyssa, Joshua, Amariah, and Analise, and cherished 6 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward O. Seeley and Catherine Haskins Seeley, and his brother, Gordon Seeley.
Edward enjoyed watching NASCAR races and soaking up the warm weather whenever possible. He loved Daytona Beach and going to concerts. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family, watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow and play.
A celebration-of-life gathering will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 2-5 pm at the Watertown American Legion on Sterling Street. Burial will be in the spring in North Watertown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Edward’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research, or Jefferson County Hospice.
Edward’s family would like to thank the Walker Cancer Center and Jefferson County Hospice for their kindness and support.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc. and condolences may be left online at www.reedbenoit.com.
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