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James Seavey

1960 - 2018

BORN

1960

DIED

2018

James Seavey Obituary


JAMES P. SEAVEY Sr.  
The members of the Retired Firefighters Association of Washington, DC regret to announce the passing of James P. Seavey Sr., on September 4, 2018. Appointed on May 27, 1986 Retired on January 1, 2016. As Captain of Truck 12.Thomas Scherer President  

Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 5, 2018.
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My good friend seavey(jack black). My pumper riding buddy(engine 16), my fellow volunteer firefighter), Glen Echo. Jimmy you will be missed by all who's lives you touched.God bless you, your family, Rest in Peace my friend.

Ronald Hutchinson

September 14, 2018

Deepest condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

Diego Salazar and Spartan Motors

September 13, 2018

Dear Mary and Family- We were so very very sorry to learn of Jims illness and passing. What wonderful memories we have of Jim and Gregg serving at GEVFD and the many social events. What a great family of guys! Our hearts are broken to write these words. May Jim rest in peace and may God bless you and your family at this most difficult time.

Thalene & Gregg Mallus

Friend

September 13, 2018

My Prayers are with the family.

Bob Money

September 12, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

RK

September 12, 2018

Mary.Kate.JimJr...sorry for your loss.

Penny Bache

September 11, 2018

Mary, Jim Jr, Mac and Family,
The beloved fire service that Jim loved and served so well is a better community today for having had him in several leadership positions over the years. An honest to goodness down to earth friend, we will miss him. Bill & Carole Killen

Bill Killen

September 11, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.

Jeannie "Barto" Topper

Jeannie Topper

September 11, 2018

Mary, Jim Jr, Mac and Family,

We are very sorry about Jim's passing. He was fortunate to have lived a life full of his passion for The Fire and Rescue Service and was quite the Diplomat within the complicated politics of the service.

Eugene F. Roesser Jr.

September 11, 2018

An honor to have known him. Prayers to family and friends.

Lee Smith

September 11, 2018

Mary, God Bless you and your family during you time of grief. A donation has been left by me for Jim at Heroes, INC. Love Jimmy Eiden

Jimmy Eiden

September 11, 2018

We are sending our deepest sympathy to your family in this time of loss. Jim will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Jim was a very good friend and fellow firefighter of my husband Jimmy Carpenter. Jim's continued support and friendship was so appreciated during our time of struggle and has never been forgotten by our family. May his strength and the wonderful memories of the man your husband and father was provide you with comfort and peace. God Bless you all.
The Carpenter family.

Faith Carpenter

September 11, 2018

Our deepest sympathies to the Seavey family. Jim will be greatly missed. He was such a good friend to my husband Jimmy Carpenter and our family in our time of need and we have never forgotten. May your family find some comfort and peace in knowing how much of a lasting and positive impact that Jim made on
other's lives. The Carpenter family

September 11, 2018

Will be missed. Enjoyed so much talking and learning from Jim. He is a great one.

NVFC Director from Louisiana.

Kenn Fontenot

September 10, 2018

Our condolences go out to the Seavey family,Jim was a great person and Firefighter. My family and I will keep you in our prayers.

carlton ford

September 10, 2018

I interacted with Jim in the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue political arena. I liked him a lot, even though we didn't always agree. He definitely left his mark on the entire fire & rescue service. Sincerest condolences to his whole family, both immediate & fire service. Mike Kerr, Burtonsville Vol. FD

Mike Kerr

September 10, 2018

We are so very sorry for your loss. There is no one that will ever be able to take his place! I know , from many conversations, that he loved his wife Mary and his son more then anything else. ♥ He was all about faith , family and the brotherhood , he taught me and many others so much♥♥ Thank you for all you have done♥ Time to rest and watch over our brothers and sisters. God bless ♥♥ Brian and Kelly

Kelly Mulkins

September 9, 2018

Jim was a good friend from the first time I met him in 1976 when he joined Glen Echo Fire Department the when he came to DC Fire in 1986 and when he went to Cabin John in the early 90's and when we would talk at the Bethesda Bus lot when I started driving the school bus again in 1993 after I retired from DC Fire he was great friend who will be missed by all!!!!! RIP MY FRIEND

Doug Tetlow

September 9, 2018

To a Great Guy that was taken from this world way to soon you will be greatly missed.
From the Colorado State Fire Fighters Association and
NVFC Colorado Director

Kenneth Wettstein

September 9, 2018

My Sincerest condolences for your loss. May precious memories of your dear loved one, along with encouraging words such as those found at John 11: 25 & 26 be of comfort to your family as it has me.

September 9, 2018

r.i p. jimmy .. it was my honor to know you

bruce millington

September 9, 2018

Jim was a childhood friend. He knew from an early age what he wanted to do. I am touched to see the outpouring of love for him and to see all of the lives he has touched. I also know that I am only seeing the tip of the iceberg on his life and his accomplishments. Good job Jim. You made a huge difference in the world.

Loye Miller

September 9, 2018

I'll have a sip or two of Jack for Jim. Rest in peace, old friend, your watch is over.

Jean Aker

September 9, 2018

We all called him Jimmy or just Seavey. Jimmy we are going to miss you and you were a Great Friend and Fireman. Had good times with you here and Ocean City. There are many stories I could tell. Join miss you Brother.

Mark Selke

September 9, 2018

So many memories, taken way to soon. Will miss you Jim

Ron Shipley

September 9, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

JOHN SCAFIDE

September 9, 2018

The fire service mourns the loss of a giant in the community. Jim was passionate and spoke his mind...you could always count on Jim to tell it like it was! He will be truly missed and we are all keeping his family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Heather Schafer

September 9, 2018

rip my brother It was an honor to have a great friend, NVFC BOD and mentor. WPDR Bob Timko New Cumberland, Pa.

Robert Timko

September 9, 2018

To be closest of friends for 40+ years and be blessed with a lifetime of memories, one could not be any prouder, and saddened at the same time with your passing.
To be able to carry on the way we were able this Spring, the smiles in the photo tell a story. Distance and commitments limited the time the three of us were able to come together, but when we did, from the joys of my weddings to the final gatherings of others, we never missed a beat.
From riding back step on the Parkway on Old Engine 112, to parades from Hershey to OC, from the Cork to Blues fishing to stocking the coolers after close, and the contributions we all made to "Billy's College Fund"...
From my "Blue Whale" Party at moms, to Talbert's, to Sunday morning Board meetings at the Zebra to Sunday nights at The Round Table with Brandywine...
From our rituals of cracking a "new seal" to crying over broken glass and precious drops spilled...
From playing cards in the evening with Pop Simmons and the career staff at Mass Ave to celebrating the births of our kids...
From Sangamore Road, to the open road trucking with Bobbie, to see your career grow from DT to DC, and to see and be a part of your life and Mary's as you were with me and my family, you will be missed, but never forgotten in our hearts...
Love always, "My brother" and My closest of friends,
Kevin

Kevin Knowles

September 9, 2018

James, what a light you were to all who knew you. Rest in peace; Mary and your son will carry on your glorious legacy.

Tina Parisi

September 6, 2018

R.I.P. Jim. Cherished the memories knowing and working with you.

Thomas Tucker

September 6, 2018

What an amazing life Jim squeezed into 58 years! He touched so many lives in such a positive and encouraging way, I am truly blessed that our paths crossed. RIP my friend.

Pam McNutt

September 6, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

RK

September 5, 2018

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