Gerald “Jerry” Guy

Brian Thomas Francis Busby

Carol Seaman

Surviving is her husband, Robert G. Seaman, a daughter, Cherie Bucciarelli Opel of Marietta, GA, a son Robert Seaman, Jr and wife

Lillian Y. Marion Bakic

Lillian Y. Marion Bakic, ‘Gram’ ‘Mimi’ ’Great Grammie’, 96, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 14, 2025. Born on December 11,1928, in Binghamton NY, she lived in her hometown throughout her life. She was predeceased by her husband Anton J. Bakic, her parents John and Mary Jungmann, and her brothers Joseph and John. She is survived by her children Annette M. Bakic (Richard Burchill), Carol A. Huber (Gary), Anthony J. Bakic (Joanne). She will be dearly missed by her six grandchildren Michele Guthrie, Phillip Bakic, Rachele Bakic, Anthony Bakic, John Tyler Huber (Ty) and Taryn Huber and three great grandchildren Michela, Chailoh, Samantha, and by her sisters Anna Orzel and Mary Jane Holoska, plus many nieces, nephews and extended family, all of whom treasured her and brought her great joy. Lillian graduated from Binghamton Central High School and attended secretarial school, and was employed by New York Telephone. She was a lifelong member of St. Cyril and Methodius Church. She was a member and leader in the Altar Rosary Society at the church for many years. It was while singing in the choir at St. Cyril’s that she met the love of her life, Tony Bakic, and they were married in 1950. They raised their family in Binghamton, enjoying close knit family time with relatives from both the Jungmann and Bakic sides of the family. Lillian particularly enjoyed the historic carousels, a highlight of her hometown. The family also spent many delightful, fun filled summers at their property on Page Lake in New Milford PA. Early in their married life, Lillian was dedicated to raising her children and taking on many leadership volunteer roles. She was President of the PTA, a Girl Scout leader, involved with Sokols and her groups at church. She was welcoming and inclusive to all of her children’s friends, often hosting parties and social activities for them. Several have shared that she was their favorite mom of all of their friends’ moms. She was equally endeared to the next generation, as she was the rock in the lives of each of her grandchildren. A talented cook, baker and craftswoman, Lillian demonstrated her love with beautiful hand knit, crocheted and sewn gifts and delicious meals and baked goods, many of them traditional Czech foods. Without fail, she hosted Christmas Eve and Easter dinners for her family, always cherished occasions. When her children were middle school age, Lillian accepted a position in the Broome County Board of Elections where she rose to the role of Deputy Commissioner of Elections. Her work was so exemplary and valued that upon her retirement after 25 years, the New York State Senate honored her on May 19, 1992, with a Resolution of admiration and respect for her service to Broome County and its citizens. Lillian loved to travel. Her visits to the Czechoslovakian villages of her ancestry and to the Vatican were especially memorable. She made many trips to Austin TX to spend time with her grandchildren and went from California to Hawaii, from Oregon to Wisconsin, from Colorado to Georgia to Ohio to stay close to them all and be part of major events in their lives. Her family was everything to her. Music was important to Lillian throughout her life. She enjoyed concerts and shows, and surrounded herself with music, often of a spiritual nature, at home. She was a true child of God. Lillian showed us all how to live life with purpose