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Eileen Seaver O'Grady, 93, formerly of Colton

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COLTON - Eileen Seaver O’Grady peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Friday November 6, 2026

Eileen was born in Colton, NY on January 25, 1933. She was the daughter of Clyde ad Beatrice Leary Seaver, A graduate of Colton Pierrepont Central School, where she was a member of the band.

After graduation she moved to Syracuse to find employment, and met the love of her life Patrick J. O’Grady. They were married on September 29, 1956 in St. Lucy’s Church by her cousin, Reverend Msgr. James M. Kennedy. Eileen had retired from the City of Syracuse after 30 years of Service, 12 years at the Carousel Mall and was an Elections Inspector for many years. She was a member of the Most Holy Rosary Senior Club.

Eileen and Pat enjoyed many happy years with family at their cottage on Otter Lake, and their trailer on the Racquette River in Colton. They also loved to travel to Cape Cod and the all the beaches on Jersey shore.

Eileen also bowled in several leagues, in addition to bowling in a mixed league with Pat. In the winter months she loved cross country skiing.

Eileen was pre deceased by her husband Patrick O’Grady on April 1, 2017, after 60 years together, She was also pre deceased by her parents, a sister Mary (Don) Leonard, two brothers George and Joe Seaver, and son in-law Jack White.

Surviving are her son Michael (Tiffany), daughters Maureen, Colleen, Bridget (Sam) Robbins, and Mary Pat. Also Surviving are 10 Grandchildren,14 Great Grandchildren who she and Pat enjoyed beyond words.

A calling hour will be held on Friday November 13, 2026 from 10- to 11 am at Most Holy Rosary Church with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 am. Burial will be at the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Memorials may be remembered to Most Holy Rosary Church 111 Roberts Ave. Syracuse . NY. 13207.

Farrell’s Funeral Service Inc, 84 South St. Auburn, NY.