Tommy Selemba

Tommy Selemba, 49, Scranton, died Monday while doing what he loved - coaching his boys in baseball. Born in Scranton, Tommy was the eldest son of the late Thomas M. Selemba, Sr. and Michele Selemba. He was a graduate of West Scranton High School Class of 1993. He was employed by the ARM Group in Jessup since 2012.

Tommy was an avid Dallas Cowboys, Penn State and New York Yankees fan as well as the band Pearl Jam.  He was the original drummer and founding member of Lost Dogs, a Pearl Jam tribute band, as well as several other bands throughout his life. He was a lover of music and the musicians who made it. Instilling that same love of music into his children.

Nothing brought him more joy than watching his own children play and excel in the games he loved.  He also loved coaching the youth of West Side, from T-ball to Varsity baseball, I team to A Team football and any other opportunity to be on a sideline, in a dugout, or on any court needed. You could count on seeing Tommy in the bleachers every week to watch the Invaders play under the Friday night lights. He played a major role in all youth sports in West Side having a lasting impact on all who played for him. He was a man that wore many hats in the West Scranton community, along with coaching he was also the President of the West Scranton JR. Invaders, former President of West Scranton Little League, and far too many other roles to mention. Tommy was not just a coach but a mentor. He believed that every kid should have the opportunity to play and dedicated his time and energy to make sure that happened. Taking every kid under his wing and making sure they knew he believed in them.  Always believing wholeheartedly that West Side, is in fact, the BEST side. 

Tommy never missed a chance to make someone laugh and enjoyed helping others. Always there to offer advice, encouragement, or a kind word. He was also thankful when everyone would just let him cut the grass at the football field in peace.

While he was dedicated to his sports family, he was extremely dedicated to his family. His children were his entire world. Never missing an opportunity to spend time with them.  Being a man of many interests, nothing meant more to him then family. He loved holiday gatherings and good food while his brothers beat each other up. Tommy took his role as a big brother and father very serious and did everything he could to make sure they always got together.

Surviving are his children, Ashlee, Thomas, and Connor Selemba, bonus son Logan Marsico and their mother Robin. His brothers Josh, Jason, Eric, and Michael Selemba. His maternal grandfather, Walter Doyle, who he believed was the greatest man to walk this earth. His nieces Chloe and Taylor. Nephews Jason, Greyson, Trey, Devin, Dylan, Kodi, and Chase. His girlfriend Tracy Morgan and her three children Hunter, Morgan, and Lukas.

Tommy was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Maragret Doyle, paternal grandmother Eileen Anneman and paternal grandfather Thomas Selemba.

A celebration of Tommy’s life will be held by Pastor Dennis D’Augostine on Saturday at 11AM in the Steamtown Church 1511 Pittston Ave. in Scranton. All those attending are asked to go directly to the church and his family invites all friends and former players to honor Tommy by wearing West Side Blue to the services. A viewing will be held Friday from 4-7PM at Savino Traditional Funerals & Cremation Care 157 South Main Avenue in West Scranton, Carl J. Savino, Jr., supervisor.

In lieu of flowers a go fund me has been setup to secure the future of his children, https://gofund.me/8100ac48