William R. Seely, of Lindenhurst, formerly of East Rockaway, passed away at the age of 84 on April 13, 2010. Retired NY Bell Telephone switchman. Father of Patrick, Kevin, Sean (deceased), Maureen, Kathleen, Colleen and Erin (Chris). Brother of Eugene Seely and Ruth Crowe. Grandfather of 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held April 15 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church, Lindenhurst, with interment following at Calverton National Cemetery.