Greenfield Center, NY – Rita E. Seeley was ushered into her eternal resting place by her beloved husband "Bud" on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was 68 years old.

Rita was a 1965 graduate of St. John's Academy in Rensselaer, NY. She was loved by many. The kind words and heartfelt memories recently shared have been nothing short of amazing. She spent her last several years working at Saratoga Hospital where she greeted those coming through the door with her warm spirit, contagious smile and kind heart. Rita spent many years working at the Saratoga Senior Center, where she continued to volunteer prior to her illness. She was a member of St. Clement's Church and the American Legion Post 70 Auxiliary. Rita was an incredibly devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Her legacy continues on in the hearts of those who were blessed enough to call her family and friend.

In addition to her loving mother, Rita Carmody, Rita was predeceased by her beloved husband of 48 years Edgar Seeley; daughter Michelle Seeley; brother Frank Carmody; brother-in-law Lawrence Weir; sister- in-law Cheryelle Eichorst; nephew Joseph Eichorst; lifelong friend Sandra "Tillie" Nappi  and her youngest son Michael Nappi whom Rita loved as family.

Survivors include her daughter Danielle (Milton, Jr.) Burke of Gansevoort and son Scott Seeley of Greenfield Center who she leaves behind with many great memories; her grandchildren that she was so proud of, Rachelle Burke, Joshua Burke both of Gansevoort and Cameron Seeley of Virginia Beach, VA; her pride and joy great-grandson Jayden Burke of Gansevoort; mother-in-law Marilyn Weir, brother-in-law Rudy (Debbie) Weir; sister-in-law Madeline (William) Craft; sister-in-law Diane Weir; several nieces, nephews, lifelong friends Jeri (Lavern) Utter and Rick Nappi along with their children who she loved dearly.

Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7pm Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Avenue. Burial will take place in the spring at Maplewood Cemetery.

A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Saratoga Hospital. The D1 staff took care of Rita as if she was family and the doctors who cared for her provide the most kind and compassionate care.

Donations may be made in Rita's memory to St. Jude-Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the American Diabetes Association, 2 Pine West Plaza, Suite 204, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com