Name: Visitation for Robert Mallard Seago Jr.
Start: 2020-01-12T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-01-12T19:30:00.000Z
Location: Christ Episcopal Chapel

Robert Mallard Seago, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his home in Covington, LA. He was born on May 24, 1936 in New Orleans, LA to the late Robert Mallard Seago, Sr. and Helen Vincent Seago. His siblings are Mary Helen Seago Mason & John Vincent Seago (Susan). Robert was the beloved husband of Judith Hopkins Seago for 31 years. He was the loving father of Michael Mallard Seago and the mother of Michael's children, Dr. Neva Seago, Elizabeth Seago Davila, and stepson, John McEnery Robertson, Jr. (Amy). Robert absolutely loved his grandchildren & was known to brag about each and every one of them including Benjamin Seago, Sara Seago, Lauren Seago, Nicole Seago, Kaitlyn Sykes, Max Davila, Jack Robertson, Bayne Robertson, and Amelia Robertson. He kept strong ties with his nieces & nephews, Wesley Mason, Dr. John Dawson Mason & Lanie Sybouts (Brad). On the other side of the family, he kept in touch with Jeanne Bendana (Rich), George Hopkins III, Walter Hopkins, Dr. Gloria Sura & Michael Sura. Robert graduated from St Martin's High School. He attended Tulane University and played football there. Then, he transferred to New York University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree. Also, Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy Reserve for several years. Robert was often referred to as a Renaissance man, because of his many creative talents. His areas of interest included art, music, & railroad modeling. The beauty of the Deep South has surrounded and stirred Robert since his birth in New Orleans. By the age of fourteen, he was a student of drawing at the New Orleans Museum of Art and was soon a prolific artist with pen and ink, pencil, and charcoal. He moved on to study etching with world-renowned artist, Jim Steeg at Newcomb College of Arts & Sciences. Seago painted for a decade, starting in the 70's with Auseklis Ozols, founder and current director of the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts and participated in many art shows there. In the mid 1980's, Robert and his wife, Judith moved to Covington, La. Here Robert continued his career as a painter, immersing himself in subjects ranging from the landscapes of rural Louisiana to Mardi Gras celebrations in the heart of the big city. Robert was the founder & leader of the very popular Sentimental Serenader's Big Band and performed throughout St Tammany Parish at Pontchartrain Vineyard Music Venues, he performed many time at the Jazz Fest with the New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, Fourth of July Celebrations in Bogue Falaya Park, Third Sundays at Christ Episcopal Church, Saturday Live at the Fuhrman with Rick Trolsen, & Tea Dances at Benedict's Restaurant. He also enjoyed playing Bluegrass Music with his brother John and other members of the "Rambler's." He owned Seago's Art Galleries in New Orleans & Covington. Seago displayed his art in galleries throughout the S.E. Region in art shows & festivals. His art is displayed in private collections, corporate offices, published in newspaper articles, magazines, as well as, book illustrations. Robert had an intense interest in Physics & prior to his final illness, he was working on publishing his theory. Robert loved living in St Tammany Parish & was happy to receive the very coveted award of "Lifetime Achievement" presented to him in 2015 by the St Tammany Commission of Cultural Affairs. Robert's wife, Judy & family extend thanks to St. Tammany Parish Hospital Hospice for giving such excellent, loving care. Special thanks to the stellar team lead by Dr. Delcham & Alden (RN), and team members, Amy, Jennifer, Lonnie, & Joyce. Thanks also to Jessie May, a private sitter, who was very caring & a helpful personal assistant. Please send contributions to Hospice of St Tammany Parish Hospital, Midway Museum ([email protected]), your local Fire District Fire Station, or your organization of choice in lieu of usual remembrances. Relatives and friends are invited to the Memorial Service at Christ Episcopal Chapel, 120 S New Hampshire St, Covington, LA 70433 on January 12, 2020 at 1:30 P.M. with visitation from 1:00 P.M. in Holzhab Hall (next to Chapel) until service time. Interment will follow the service at Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 9 to Jan. 12, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Seago

Sponsored by E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

11 Entries

Bonnie Gay

May 9, 2020

Judy, My heart goes out to you and the family. I only just heard today that you had lost Bobby.
He was larger than life, and a caring and empathic person, whose artistic talents were exceptional.
Everyone will miss him.

Amanda Bourgeois

May 4, 2020

I was working on my computer today, and a recording of Robert and I talking physics came up. I so enjoyed my hours spent with him at his home, and Judith's yummy sandwiches. His mind was a wonderland. God rest! Peace.

Mary and Jeff Westerman

February 8, 2020

We are grateful to have crossed paths with Mr. Seago and will always remember how warm and caring he was to us. We have a painting of his that hangs on our wall which we love and look at everyday. He will remain in our hearts for every. Rest in peace.

Joseph STAHL

January 14, 2020

I was fortunate to be a classmate of Bobby Seago at the Henry W. Allen Grammar School in New Orleans in the 1940s. Bobby, even at a very early age before we were teenagers, was a profoundly and prodigiously talented natural artist whose phenomenal ability has always been an inspiration to me in my own drawing and painting throughout my life. He was also a first-class guy whose heart and mind were always in the right place. My sympathy to all his family for the loss of that wonderful fellow.

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Suzanne King

January 12, 2020

I enjoyed running into Bob at Mo's Art Supply where the conversation would turn to music. He was always surprised to learn that I knew the song Green Eyes by Helen O'Connell and other songs from the 40s and 50s (I told him I grew up hearing all those at my home as well as my grandparents' where my uncle's records or the radio were always on). I'll miss his one-of-a-kind humor, and sorry that I'll out of town and will miss his service.

Suzanne King

January 12, 2020

I used to enjoy running into Bob at Mo's Art Supply where the conversation would turn to music. He was always surprised to learn that I knew the song Green Eyes by Helen O'Connell as well as others songs from the 40s and 50s. (I told him that I had grown up around all that at home and at my grandparents' where my uncle's records and the radio were always on). I'll miss his one-of-a-kind sense of humor.

Suzanne King

January 12, 2020

I used to love running into Bob at Mo's Art Supply and have a discussion about music from the 40s and 50s. He was so surprised to learn I knew the song Green Eyes by Helen O'Connell....told him I grew up listening to all that in our house as well as my grandmother's where my uncle played his records and the radio. I'll miss his one-of-a-kind humor, and I'm sorry that I will be out of town for his service.

AUSEKLIS Ozols

January 12, 2020

Now the memories will have to suffice as we lose a dear dear friend. With Bobby there was allways a richness of being, a constant search for the actual, through music, mechanics, quantum physics And all forms of art especially painting. We shared much. And his depth of talent gave much to many.
Sincerest commiseration to Judy and his family

Candy Ulmer Cranch, M.Ed.

January 11, 2020

I was very sad to learn of the loss of Bobby Seago. I have admired and respected Bobby's Art for decades and his interest in a vast number of subjects. I first met Bobby and his Family through my late Mother's close friendship with Bobby's Aunt, Georgia Seago, which dated from their days as college students at Newcomb Art School and their participation in the Mandolin and Guitar Club there. So many fond memories of Georgia's New Year's Day Sugar Bowl celebration at her home with the Seago Family. Bobby introduced me to Auseklis and Gwendolyn Ozols. Treasured memories throughout our lives. Sending Love and Healing Prayers to Judy and the Seago Family.

Carol Robinson

January 11, 2020

So glad to have known such an amazingly talented man. Condolences to Judy and the entire Seago family. Carol and Dave

The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home

January 9, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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