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Seth Mitcho Obituary
Seth Joseph Mitcho Seth Joseph Mitcho died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at his home after a long battle with anorexia. Seth is survived by his loving parents, Joseph and Jeanne Mitcho; sister, Sara Mitcho and her husband, Jeremy Balint; two nephews, Xavier and Quinn Balint and by his girlfriend, Elizabeth "Liza" Karlin.
Seth graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1994, attended the University of Virginia where he graduated with highest honors with a degree in Systems Engineering in 1998. After graduation, Seth traveled extensively through his work as a Financial Consultant at McKinsey & Company. He spent extended time in New York City, Milan, Barbados, and Philadelphia, to name a few. He moved back to Northern Virginia in 2004. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Arlington, Virginia and a frequent visitor and volunteer at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Triangle, Virginia.
Seth loved sports, karaoke, music, and games of competition. His rare combination of intelligence and charm made him a formidable opponent and an instant friend. His young life was full of accomplishments and achievements and his eight year long battle with an eating disorder gave him sensitivity and an understanding of people and their struggles that touched many who came to know him in recent years. He was a frequent volunteer at ECHO, Food and Friends, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and the Haiti Committee at Our Lady Queen of Peace parish.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Seth's life during visitation hours on Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home and Crematory, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA 22193. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 18825 Fuller Heights Rd., Triangle, VA 22172. Interment will be private.
Memorial Contributions may be sent to Our Lady Queen of Peace attn. Haiti Mission Fund 2700 South 19th Street. Arlington VA 22204. Email condolences may be sent to Mountcastle.net
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Ari Silverman
April 9, 2011
Seth, will never forget those times we had in new york, Amsterdam and Italy. You are such an amazing individual and I hope you have found some peace. Much love, Ari
Theresa Black Hawkins
January 28, 2011
My prayers are with the family. I remember babysitting Seth and his sister when they were little tots. RIP Seth.
Theresa Black
Dee Christoff
December 30, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Seth's death. Please accept my condolences on behalf of the National Eating Disorders Association. Wishing all of his family members and friends peace and comfort at this difficult time. If there is anything we can do, please let me know.
Laurel Wittman
November 30, 2010
I'm sorry for the Mitcho family's loss. Seth was an RA in my dorm first year at UVa and I had taken a dance class with his sister. Seth was always very kind and warmhearted. I too am sorry to hear of his struggle and passing.
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Karen Elligers
November 29, 2010
I attended high school and college with Seth and always thought he was such a sweet guy. I'm so sorry to hear of his struggle with anorexia and his passing. My thoughts are with you all.
Agnes Deback
November 4, 2010
Sorry to hear about the loss of Seth, he certainly enjoyed his piano music, and I enjoyed teaching him, he was very talented. Aggie Deback
Amy Johnson Shuler
October 19, 2010
Seth was a tremendous blessing to all who knew him. It is amazing to think of all of the lives he impacted at such a young age.I was fortunate to meet Seth while at UVA and to later discover our families lived only a few miles from each other. Your family will be in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
MaryNell Berry
October 19, 2010
Dear Cousins,We send you again our love in the loss of your wonderful son and brother,Seth. You continue to be in our hearts and prayers...as Seth will always be...May angels comfort all and help to bear the burden of your sorrow and all of ours...Your Berry and Bittner Cousins
Mary Peer
October 13, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
October 12, 2010
Dear Joe, Jean and Sara I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Seth. He was such a remarkable and talented individual. I was glad that I had the opportunity to see and talk with him at Lindsay's wedding. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It is good that you have many wonderful memories of Seth to carry you through this difficult time. Bless you all. Karl Feuerpfeil
October 12, 2010
Dear Joe,Jean,Sara and Family,
No words can console your loss of Seth,what a fine young man he became!! Our deepest sympathy.
Mary Louise&Tom Mitchell
Lochearn Friends
October 12, 2010
Sara,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Nick and Nikki Coughlin
October 12, 2010
Joe, Jeanne, and Sara--Such a bright star we have lost. I remember Seth from Jr. Great Books and other school times--he was such a special, wonderful young man and I am sure he left the world a better place for having been here--keep your good memories--Judie Silcox
Jill Bikowski
October 12, 2010
What a loss! I cannot imagine the pain you all are going through. I pray for peace and courage for you. Be good to your selves.
Linda Hartwell & Family
October 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. As time goes by may your memories bring you comfort.
October 11, 2010
Joe and Jeanne,
Huntley lived next door to Seth on the lawn at UVa, and we loved Seth !! We were with you several times during their college years and during their years in New York City. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane and Mike Garriott
Megan Radek
October 11, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high school and college with Seth and will remember his warmth, faith, and love. Your family is in my prayers.
Sara Robey
October 11, 2010
I can't find the right words to express how incredibly sad I am to hear about Seth's passing. I met him when we were both in Adam and Julie Lake's wedding party, and although we only stayed in touch through email I always considered him a friend, and always appreciated what a positive, caring person he was. I truly regret not being able to be at his funeral, but I'm thinking of Seth today with love.
Danielle Junk
October 11, 2010
Joe and Jeanne,
Words can't express my heartfelt sorrow for the loss of your beloved son. He must have been very special for God to take him so early. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and will remain so.
Catherine Lavelle
October 11, 2010
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers and my community at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in NYC is praying for you all. I pray your heart finds peace and God hold and give you some comfort in this time.
Isha
October 10, 2010
My condolences to Mr. Joe and his family...I pray that God will continue to heal your broken hearts. Seth was a good man who help my family tremendously, Seth I pray that your family will find peace and know that you are finally home with our heavenly father.
Whitney Dziuma
October 10, 2010
There were no words to express how wonderful Seth was. When I read the words above it really struck a cord with me....it is so true...his intelligence and charm made him an instant friend....and so much more. We have lost a great mind, great friend and great lover of all mankind. I will miss him greatly. As a friend at UVA and the remaining years, I will always carry him with me.
Chelsey (Gallik) Fischer
October 10, 2010
My condolences to all those who held Seth dear. And, since to know him was to love him, many people are feeling a loss. He was a dear friend of mine in college and I regret that we were not in touch more recently.
Twila Johnson
October 10, 2010
I pray for your healing and support. Although I didn't know Seth, my heart goes out to the psychological and physical pain he must have endured in battling anorexia. Sara, you are a wonderful person and a woman of graciousness, and Seth was blessed to have you in his life.
April Lewis-Millett
October 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Seth's family. I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss. I will remember Seth as that fun and outgoing kid I knew in school.
Amy Hale
October 10, 2010
Jeanne, Joe, Sara and all the others,
I am truly saddened by Seth's death. What a tragic loss for you - and all the others who loved him, of whom there were many. Seth was a remarkable young man. I always loved seeing him, though those visits were not frequent enough in recent years. He was thoughtful, brilliant, kind and generous. Unfortunately, he was not able to beat that demon, anorexia. I hope you are comforted by the knowledge that you did everything you could to help him.
Unfortunately, I'm unable to attend the services for Seth this week. I'm in Umbria, Italy, not far from Assisi. In fact, on the day that Seth died, we were in the Basilica of San Francesco there. It wasn't until later in the evening that I learned from Lauren of his passing. Yesterday, I lit a candle for Seth in the chapel of the Franciscan convent, La Scarzuola, founded by St. Frances in 1218. The convent marks the site where St. Frances built a hut in the forest and "planted a bush of bay and roses and caused a spring to gush forth." A mass was said for Seth this morning in the church.
With deepest condolences-
Nicholas Mitcho
October 9, 2010
Uncle Joe and Aunt Jean. There are no words to express how I feel. We are all broken hearted. I love you and will pray for you. I will be taking care of my grandmom over the next few days. I hope to see you at Natalie's wedding. I know she would love to see you. Nicky
Aaron Quidort
October 9, 2010
Seth was a wonderful friend to me when we were boys. I will always have the warmest memories of him.
melissa littlefield
October 9, 2010
My love to all of you, especially Sara--my dear friend. I wish I could be with you this weekend; please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Br. Paul Santoro
October 9, 2010
Joe, Jeanne, & Sara....so sad to hear of Seth's death. I have such fond and loving memories of him from my time at St. Francis in the early 90's. Know of my prayers for all of you during this difficult time. With love and peace to all of you!
Martha Neely
October 9, 2010
Seth was a young man whom I saw in glimpses since his birth, but his life made a difference in mine, and I am deeply saddened by his death. May he rest in peace...
Vaughn and Kathy Quidort
October 9, 2010
Deeply saddened by your loss. We will always remember Seth as the wonderful boy we knew.
Laird and Chris Abbott
October 9, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Kathy Grover
October 9, 2010
We were so saddened to learn the news of Seth's passing. He was such a fine young man.
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