Age 66, of Batavia, died unexpectedly Thursday June 7, 2012 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born Febraury 26, 1946 in Buffalo, son of the late Florian B. & Catherine (Gerwitz) Seyfried and also preceded in death by his brother James.
Michael was a graduate of SUNY Geneseo and went on to teach science for over 30 years at Pembroke Central School. He was an actice member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where he served on the school board, as an Elder and with the ER sIngers. Mike was a past board member of Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, enjoyed golf, traveling and had a passion for the outdoors and its beauty. He will be remembered for his strong faith and his love of family friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Sandra (Smith) Seyfried of Batavia; beloved son David (Carolyn Keszczyk) of King of Prussia, PA who in October will welcome their daughter Olivia; beloved daughter Kathryn (William) Lockhart of Norwalk, CT and their son Buzz; brother John Seyfried of Rochester; sister-in-law Nancy Seyfried of Phelps, NY along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family and friends may visit from 1-4 PM Tuesday June 12 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church 31 Washington Ave. Batavia, New York where a Celebration of Michael's Life will take place at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Church/School or Genesee County Habitat for Humanity. For more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.
THE FAMILY OF MICHAEL R. SEYFRIED IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.
