Michael Eugene Seely

Michael Eugene Seely

Michael Eugene Seely, 35, a pianist who performed in several area bands, died Thursday at the home of an acquaintance in Baltimore.

4 The cause of death was unknown, his family said.

Mr. Seely, a native of Greensboro, N.C., moved to Baltimore with his family as a child. He was a 1975 graduate of Northern High School and attended the University of New Haven in Connecticut for two years.

Mr. Seely received a piano scholarship to the Peabody Institute at the age of 12, and studied there for about a year. He enjoyed playing classical music and jazz.

His other interests included playing chess and working with electronic musical equipment, such as synthesizers and amplifiers.

During the 1980s, Mr. Seely worked for Bethlehem Steel.

A memorial service was scheduled for 2 p.m. tomorrow at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 6515 Loch Raven Blvd. The family suggested memorial donations to St. Andrews.

Mr. Seely is survived by his mother, Doris Sargeant Seely of Baltimore; two brothers, Dr. Nathan T. Seely Jr. of Menlo Park, Calif., and Robert Seely of Baltimore; two sisters, Dr. Julie Seely and Diane Seely, both of Baltimore; a niece, Helen Seely of Menlo Park, Calif.; and two nephews, Devereaux Sterrette of Baltimore and Thomas Seely of Menlo Park, Calif.

Published in The Sun, (Baltimore, MD) - January 3, 1993