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Craig Seastead Obituary

72, Bradenton, died January 18, 2013. Born in Jamestown, NY he moved to Bradenton in 1999 from Rochester, NY. A Veteran of the US Coast Guard, he was a banjo player in the ' Pleasant Family Old Time Band' and he was an avid tennis player and sailor. Survived by wife, Gretchen; sons, Kurt Arnold Seastead and Bryan Robert Seastead; daughters, Amie Jean Seastead-Gray and Kristen Ruth Seastead-McUmber; brother, Robert Seastead; and nine grandchildren. There will be no local Services. Brown and Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209 in charge. Memorial Donations to Tidewell Hospice, Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 342385 or the American Brain Tumor Association 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60671. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Jan. 22, 2013.

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Darryl Makepeace

January 29, 2013

To Gretchen…The Erie PA Strong Vincent High School class of 1958 extends its sympathy and condolences to the Seastead and Coblentz families. We join the legions of others at the passing of Craig. The world has lost a fine fellow.

Vaya con Dios, Mr. Banjo Man.

Erie Strong Vincent * 50th Reunion * 2008

Darryl Makepeace

January 29, 2013

John and Marilyn Dilley

January 22, 2013

We were so deeply saddened to hear of Craig's passing. He was a wonderful man. You have our deepest sympathy. John and Marilyn

Barry Miller

January 22, 2013

Gretchen and Seastead children and grandchildren- My banjo playing classmate at PSU is with certainty strumming and picking in that heavenly band! May he rest in peace and may God grant him all the blessings he deserves! And may God grant all of you God's amazing grace and love. The Reverend Barry W Miller, PSU '61

david andersen

January 22, 2013

Our prayers to Gretchen and the family from your Corry and Chautauqua Lake friends. I remember Craig playing the banjo back when. God Bless
Cherie and David Andersen

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