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Sean Lynch Obituary
Sean Lynch was the uncle with the cool cars.
The fourth of five siblings, Mr. Lynch, 34, took joy in watching his nephews' soccer games and playing tic-tac-toe with his nieces. Then he would be off, often taking trips to other cities with friends to attend sporting events. One year it was the Super Bowl, another year the Final Four.
Mr. Lynch went to college in Boston. A devoted Red Sox fan, he counted among his accomplishments converting his best friend at Cantor Fitzgerald, a lifelong Yankee fan, to a Red Sox devotee.
Mr. Lynch had known since high school that he wanted to be a stockbroker, and shortly before Sept. 11 he was promoted to senior vice president for equity trading. "He used to say he was paid to hang out with his friends," said his older brother, Mike. "He loved it."
Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on December 31, 2001.
LYNCH-Sean Patrick. Of New York City, age 34, was tragically lost at the World Trade Center on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Sean was a Senior Vice President of equity trading at Cantor Fitzgerald Co., Inc. on the 104th floor. Sean is survived by his parents, John and Margaret Lynch of Lynnfield, MA, his brother Michael and his three sisters Kathleen Hallstrom, Colleen Watson, and Laureen Sutera. He was a loving uncle to his ten nieces and nephews. Sean will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Sean was a graduate of St. John's Prep, Class of 1985, and Boston College, Class of 1989. A Memorial Mass to celebrate his life will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lynnfield, MA, on Friday, September 28th, at 10:30 AM. Donations may be made in Sean's memory to New York Firefighters, 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund, Box 65858, Washington, DC 20035-5858.
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Rob Douglas
September 11, 2021
Thinking of Sean today. I was a childhood friend of Sean from Burke elementary school and remember we would sometimes walk home from school together. RIP Sean
M
September 10, 2020
It’s been years for me to have the courage to come forward but I am coming forward. I was one of the last people to see your son Sean. I am a survivor of WTC. There are no words to express the sorrow or expression of condolences of the tremendous loss the family has felt over the years. Sean was a wonderful individual. Feel free to reach out to me and I will communicate privately to the family of Sean. God speed.
Pat Fay
September 11, 2019
Thinking of you Sean. SJP and BC buddies will never forget you or that smile. We often say prayers remembering you at the BC Memorial Labyrinth as I am sure you know. God bless you and your family.
Leslie Pouliot
September 10, 2019
Thinking of you, Sean, and all of your BC friends on the eve of Sept 11th. I will never forget....
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Tom H
September 11, 2018
Today, 09/11/2018, we remember you Sean. We will never forget. Wishing all the best to your family and friends. Much regards.
S J. Friscia III
June 1, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Stephen Germino
September 11, 2010
I met Sean my freshman year at Boston College. We lived off campus in an the same apartment building. Not too many freshman lived off campus, so we had an immediate bond. We got to know each other well during this year.
We said a family Rosary for Sean and all those who died in this horrific attack.
May God bless you Sean.
Doug Abraham
July 25, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
P Tabbernor
December 16, 2006
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 14, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Nancy McAllister
September 10, 2002
I received a wrist band with Sean's name to commemorate the day Americans will never forget. In reading about Sean, I find myself drawn back to those moments when we all stared in disbelief at what was happening.
As the mother of sons, I can imagine the pain and loss you must feel. Please know that I will be praying for your family. May God bless you all and give you strength thru His love.
Andrew Herman
September 9, 2002
Dear Lynch Family:
Hello, my name is Andrew Herman and I am a highschool senior at a Catholic Highschool in Houston Tx, and to commemorate 9/11, my whole school was given wristbands that contained a person who was tragically lost during 9/11, and I recieved Sean's name. I wanted to tell you that he will by in my prayers this week and weeks to come and we are honoring all victims at my school my having the whole month of September dedicated to non-violence and peace. I am very sorry for your loss because he sounds like an awsome person, I just wanted to let you know that Sean's life is not a memory but a reality! God Bless!
K. Melaragni
September 9, 2002
You have earned your heavenly reward Sean! We will never forget...til we all meet again.
LUCY LOGUIDICE
August 27, 2002
DEAR LYNCH FAMILY IM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS I TOO LOST MY SISTER CATHERINE LOGUIDICE THAT WORKED WITH YOUR SON AND SHANNON FAVA HER BEST FRIEND THAT HELPED US WITH HER BRIDAL SHOWER A WEEK BEFORE SHE WAS TO BE WED ON OCT 19 SHE HAS WORKED THERE FOR OVER 10 YEARS I KNEW EVERBODY FRANK BRENNEN MARIE LUKAS WOODY AND MORE I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I WEAR HIS NAME ON A MERCY BAND EVERY DAY IM SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILY AND OURS
LOVE LUCY LOGUIDICE
Mary Valladares
July 11, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers remain constant for Sean's family.
Mel
May 15, 2002
I met Sean twice - once in New York City and again on Nantucket - we clicked because we were both from the North Shore..... Both times I met this warm, nice,fun,wonderful person - I will never forget him. God bless him and the Lynch family, you raised an amazing person!
Angie Campbell
May 4, 2002
May you rest in peace forever more. May God bless and watch over the family and friends that you left behind that horrible day last September. I will never forget what happened.
Just a friend
April 9, 2002
Sean-I know your family is hurting so but here is what he would say to you as this moment-
WHEN I MUST LEAVE YOU
When I must leave you for a little while - please do not grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrow to you through the years, but start out bravely with a gallant smile; and for my sake and in my name live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days, but fill each waking hour in useful ways. Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer and I in turn will comfort you and hold you near; and never, never be afraid to die, for I am waiting for you in the sky. Helen Steiner Rice
REST IN PEACE..
Jim Jacobs
March 12, 2002
I knew Sean when we were in grade school together at the Huckleberry Hill School .We used to play a very organized game of kickball , using the teams picked at the beginning of the school year throughout that year.Sean used to be one of the kids who organized the teams for the year and was one of the best players. He was also on my Pop Warner football team.I remember one game he had to chase down a player to prevent a touchdown,we all thought the kid would score, but Sean got him at about the 5 yardline (he was pretty fast). I think he broke his wrist on that play and we lost him for the rest of the season. I remember him to be very smart and put together, and worked to succeed at whatever he did. I have a son now and I can't imagine the sorrow his family feels, especially for someone who worked so hard at being succesful at everything to be taken in such a cowardly and senseless way. My thoughts and prayers are with his family always.
February 26, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN SEAN PATRICK LYNCH AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND ST.PATRICK GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Chrissy France
February 1, 2002
I met Sean through Mike and Ann about ten years ago.He was quiet and shy, contemplating his move to New York. Shortly after ,he celebrated Thanksgiving at my parents house (his brother's in-laws). He had begun his new career and stayed in New York for the holiday. Over the course of the years, I would run into Sean in the city. He always had a huge smile for me. We would start talking and inevitably start laughing. Sean had thrived in New York and he was one of those people I simply loved to see.
In August, I saw Sean for the first time in over a year. He was telling me how proud he was of the neices and nephew we had in common as well as all the little ones at home in Boston. He told me about the incredible efforts he made to see his neice's piano recital in Manhattan. I was impressed with his commitment. I am sad those special encounters are gone. I know Sean is missed greatly by his family and friends.
My condolences to the Lynch family and all of his friends.
God Bless Sean.
Chrissy France
tina grogan
December 26, 2001
Sean always looked happy when I would see him. I met him through my friend Dave M. and only had the chance to know him about a year. He and I always talked about running and how it killed our feet. We would laugh about it and ironically on Sept 9th I saw Sean jogging in the park. That is my last image in my head of Sean. It was a happy one as he loved to jog. I lost family in the twa 800 plane crash and can only begin to imagine the pain and suffering that you are enduring. I know that God has only given us as much as we can handle but sometimes it does seem to be a lot. I know that Sean it looking down on his family with fond memories. God Bless you all.
Teresa Jahn
December 24, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Sean. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Kevin McSweeney
December 11, 2001
I met Sean back in 1986 when he was a Freshman at BC. I remember him as a quiet, unassuming, jokester with sandy blond hair and a great jump shot. I heard he was taken from us on Sept. 11th and these memories came back in an instant. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. God bless you all.
Amanda Moreno
December 1, 2001
Hello,I wanted to let you know that I purchased a Mercy Band from Calvary Chapel Church today here in Albuquerque NM, I will wear Sean Lych Band on my wrist, and I will also pray for his family. I feel so sorry for the losses of many families, and I just want to let you know that you are always in my prayers, may god be with all of you through hard times, and also now through the Hoildays. God Bless You.
Amanda
Kathy Melaragni
November 9, 2001
My thoughts and prayers are with you and you wholr family.My brother, Ed Doherty knew Sean and had played golf with him. He also graduated from BC and has 2 sisters Kathleen and Colleen. Our parents are parishoners of Our Lady of Assumption Parish in Lynnfield. (a few similarities there). We will keep Sean in our prayers and will never forget him. May God Bless all our you!
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