David Seely

David E. Seely, “Rooster,” of Mashpee and formerly of Hopkinton, died suddenly following a brief illness on Nov. 16, 2024, at Cape Cod Hospital. He was 59 years old. He is the beloved husband of Kolleen E. (Moulton) Seely, with whom he shared 26 wonderful years of marriage.

David was born on Oct. 20, 1965, in Boston to Dennis Seely and Joan (Antonellis) Cowan. He grew up in Hopkinton and graduated from Hopkinton High School, class of 1984. Following school, David began what would be his lifelong career in the construction industry, working primarily as a heavy machine operator. He was a hard worker and excelled in his field.

David can only be described as “so funny” — he was sharp, outgoing and quick-witted, always riffing with his friends and feeding off each other. He was also deeply dedicated to his family and loved being a father. He greatly enjoyed seeing the world through his children’s eyes and loved nothing more than finding a new adventure for his family to experience together. David enjoyed traveling, fishing and boating — especially on Lake Maspenock in Hopkinton, and working around his yard — he took great pride in the state of his yard. He also loved spending time with his beloved golden retriever, Cooper. More than anything, David is remembered as a loving husband, a devoted father and a friend anyone would be lucky to have. A superstitious man like his grandfather “Nunzie,” David never left the house without giving everyone a kiss goodbye. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

David is survived by his wife, Kolleen Seely of Mashpee; his children, Wyatt Seely and Logan Seely of Mashpee; his mother, Joan Cowan and husband Jack of Bluffton, South Carolina; his father, Dennis Seely and wife Diane of Uxbridge; his brother, Michael Seely and wife Vicky of Swansboro, North Carolina; his sister, Jennifer Tardelli and husband Dana of Atlanta; his mother-in-law, Kathleen Moulton of Hyannis; his father-in-law, James Moulton of Waco, Georgia; his sisters-in-law, Deborah Polselli and husband Tony of Marstons Mills, and Kristin Bouchard and husband Norman of Marstons Mills; his brother-in-law, Jeff Moulton and wife Ellen of Leominster; as well as five nieces, four nephews and many other cousins, extended family members and dear friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Chapman Funerals and Cremations, 74 Algonquin Avenue (Route 151) in Mashpee.

In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice, or to a personal favorite of David’s, The Goosey Fund (thegooseyfund.org).

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