Livonia, Julie P. Seeley ~ May 29, 2022

 

At age 58, Julie passed away with her family by her side on Sunday May 29, 2022 at her home in Livonia. She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Gary and Patricia Backus. She is survived by her devoted children Shelby Seeley (TJ Major) and Cameron (Allison) Seeley; grandchildren Caroline and Calan Seeley; siblings Greg (Tamar) Backus, Lisa (John) Backus-Butler, Shari (Mike) West, Scott (Julie) Backus, and Jennifer (Randy) Gascon, along with many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Julie grew up in South Livonia with her family and graduated from Livonia High School. She had a strong spirit and a huge heart which she shared with others through her time and cooking creations. She doted on her children, family, friends, and new acquaintances over the years.

As many people know, Julie enjoyed making all kinds of adventurous and outgoing apps, entrees, and desserts. One that she was absolutely famous for was her cheesecakes. We would like to share this recipe with those who knew and cared for her so that they can make it and think of her warmly.

Julie’s Heavenly Delight Cheesecake Recipe

 

Ingredients	Method
Crust: 2 cups pecan sandies, crushed 3 Tbsp butter, melted	Crust Oven temp at 375 Mix together and press into 10” pan Bake 5-8 minutes, until golden brown Let cool for a few minutes
Filling: 4-5 large eggs 3, 8oz cream cheese blocks, softened 2 cans sweetened condensed milk 1 Tbsp vanilla extract	Filling Blend eggs, until nice and airy Add cream cheese, sweet and condensed milk, and vanilla Blend until light and airy Add to baked crust Bake at 375 until just a little jiggly in the middle, 40ish minutes
Topping: 1, 16oz sour cream 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 3 Tbsp sugar	Topping Mix all together Pour on baked cheesecake when done Leave in oven 8-10 minutes, until set Remove from oven cool, refrigerate when done

Mix and match crust and toppings like Julie would: cherries, strawberries, Oreos, turtle, …The combos are endless. Bon appétit!

Julie was a warrior to the end and will be thought of warmly by those who knew her.

A memorial service will take place at 5pm on Monday June 6, 2022 at the Kevin’s W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Livingston County Hospice 2 Murray Hill, Mt. Morris, 14510 or the Livonia Food Pantry, 4213 South Livonia Road, Livonia, NY 14487. To share a memory or condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com