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Christopher Sean Caton

New York, New York

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Rock and the Jersey Shore
When he was a teenager in Glen Rock, N.J., Christopher Sean Caton — known as Sean — had his own band, which for some reason was called the Family Goffer. "They once did a benefit concert for a girl who had leukemia," recalled his sister, Alison Henderson. "They were really idolized by all the other kids."

After high school, Mr. Caton moved away from Glen Rock, first to Arizona, where he attended Arizona State University, and later to Manhattan, where he got a job as a bond trader for Cantor Fitzgerald, the same company where his father had worked. "He loved it there, he loved the people, but honestly, he wanted to be a rock star," Ms. Henderson said.

"There were many many nights down at the shore when he would be at a bar, and he would grab the microphone, and start singing," she said. "He loved being on stage; he loved being in the limelight. He always made an impression: people always remembered Sean Caton."

He would have turned 35 today.

As a boy, his favorite band was Kiss. But he soon moved on to Bruce Springsteen: Ms. Henderson found 35 ticket stubs to Springsteen concerts in his bedroom.

Every summer he returned to Manasquan, on the Jersey Shore, where he and his friends rented a house. "Manasquan was his favorite place on earth," Ms. Henderson recalled.

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Remembering Christopher on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....

Here it is 2020 - the world seems to be falling apart with COVID pandemic, racial tension and other concerns, but we also know that we have been through many horrible days in our nation's history, like the day you were taken from us. We will never forget that day, and today, on the 4th of July as we celebrate this nation's birthday, we also remember you and your family. Much love from Texas.

You did not die in vain bud. Be at peace..

Happy birthday in heaven Seany. We love and miss you always.

I am doing a school project on you Mr.Sean. You seem like a very interesting man! To bad you passed away.

Miss you brother... I know you are smiling as always.. Just remember we all miss you and love ya..In my heart and thoughts forever.. See ya on the other side.. Party on...

Received your name in church (9/11/11) to pray for your family. It was nice reading information on the wonderful man you were.

Miss you lots buddy. Party on

Sean,

We were roommates at Arizona State for a while. You, me and Camp who slept with a loaded .357 magnum under his pillow. On our first day at The Commons on Apache, you and I walked to the Safeway to get beer. No food, just beer. The sign on the door said "Check all firearms with the Manager". We looked at each other in disbelief and at the same time, excitement. Where the hell were we? Definitely not stuck in the mud somewhere in the swamps of Jersey...

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