Walter "Wally" SEWARD Jr.

SEWARD, Walter Jr. "Wally"

died July 30, 2015. He was born July 1, 1932, in Everett, MA, and was one of 10 children of Walter and Bridget Seward. He moved to Brandon with his family in 1974. He was a loving husband to his wife, Virginia (Ginny) for 51 years; beloved father to John and his wife Natalie of Tampa, Karen and her husband Herman Lazzara of Riverview, and Julie Seward of Tampa; cherished grandfather, to Matthew and Jane Lazzara, and Marie and Lauren Seward; sisters, Doris O'Neil, Mary Barker, Shirley Sullivan, and Alice Porcaro, of Massachusetts, and Barbara Kirby of Fort Meyers Beach. Prior to his career in sales, he spent 11 years as a professional baseball player, primarily in the Cleveland Indians organization. For 35 years he served the church by volunteering with RCIA, Parish Council, Nativity Food Pantry, and as a Eucharistic Minister. He also enjoyed his weekly visits to nursing home residents. Wally loved the Lord and his family above all else, and had a great joy of life. He was faithful, loving, loyal, and kind. He loved to laugh and was a passionate Boston Red Sox fan. We will miss him dearly. "I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Aug. 7, 11 am at Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL. Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 6, 6-8 pm at Stowers Funeral Home, 401 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL. Interment to follow the Funeral Mass at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park in Riverview, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Nativity Food Pantry. Please sign the online guestbook at www.StowersFH.com.