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Hamet Seleyman Obituary

SELEYMAN, HAMET "SONNY" JR. 89, of North Providence passed away on Monday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth M. (Caraman) Seleyman for 68 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Hamet and Mary Seleyman. Mr. Seleyman was employed by Worcester Textile until his retirement in 1998 and then with Twin River Casino until 2010. He served with The United States Navy aboard the USS Bogue during WW II. He was a member of Mt. Zion Church of God in East Providence and the Mancini Senior Center in North Providence. He was the beloved father of Joyce M. Potter and her husband Stephen of Warwick, Wayne Seleyman and his wife Linda of North Providence, Doreen A. Balon and her husband Larry of Massachusetts and the late Glenn Seleyman. Loving grandfather of five and great grandfather of eight. Caring brother of Allie Seleyman and Rose Lauderbaugh, both of Anderson, IN and the late Fatima Amsden. The family would like to thank the staff of Hopkins Manor, Rhode Island Hospital and all who made his life a little happier. His Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) followed by burial in North Burial Ground, Providence. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org

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Published by The Providence Journal from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2014.

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April 7, 2014

Thank you Michelle

April 7, 2014

thank you faith love linda

Rose Seleyman Lauderbaugh

April 6, 2014

Sorry I could not be there to help. You all are in my prayers. He is now at peace.

Lisa DelSesto & Family

April 5, 2014

Joyce and Doreen,

May the love of friends & family carry you through your grief.
Love

MIchelle Cote

April 3, 2014

Wayne, Linda and extended family, please except our sincere condolences on the passing of Hamet

Mark Levesque

April 3, 2014

Dear Wayne and Linda,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Hamet was a wonderful soul and I'm appreciative of your sharing him with us.

Bishop Curtis and Dianne Osburn

April 3, 2014

Was so sad to hear of the passing of our long time great friend Sonny. We send our deepest sympathy to the family.

faith rodriguez

April 3, 2014

linda & wayne so sorry for your loss... love n prayers...

Jennifer Del Sesto

April 3, 2014

Joyce and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May your memories make this difficult journey easier.

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