Sean Patrick Deeney

1978 - 2023

Sean Patrick Deeney, beloved son, brother, father, husband, and friend, passed from this life on June 12, 2023. He was 45.

Born on May 31, 1978, to Donna (nee Simpson) and Vincent Deeney at K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Michigan, Sean grew up in a military family with his three siblings Colleen, Tara, and James. Growing up with his father in the Air Force, Sean experienced the thrill and excitement of living in many different places throughout his childhood. He was blessed with the ability to adapt easily to change, always making new friends wherever his family settled, thriving in whatever new city the family landed. Sean and his siblings were a package deal. They grew up together as the best of friends; built-in playmates and confidants whose bond remained unbreakable throughout his life.

When Sean's father retired from the Air Force in 1990, the family settled in New Orleans, LA. Here, Sean attended grade school at St. Catherine of Siena in Metairie. He settled in and quickly made many new friends in typical Sean Deeney fashion. He then attended Jesuit High School in New Orleans where he was well-liked by everyone, admired the intellectualism of the Jesuits, and met lifelong friends there.

From there, Sean went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Logistics and Transportation from the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, through which he gained numerous lifelong friendships. He absolutely loved his alma mater. Sean was a fiercely loyal Tennessee ""Vols"" fan, and he never missed watching his beloved team play.

It was also at the University of Tennessee where Sean met his first wife and the mother of his children, Catherine. Sean and Catherine were married for 12 years. They brought two beautiful daughters into the world together, and raising the girls together was their top priority. They continued to give their girls the love and support they needed to become the amazing young ladies they are today.

Sean enjoyed a successful career in medical sales, and he was a natural when it came to doing this job well. His charming personality and strong work ethic made him an excellent sales representative. He truly enjoyed his work and achieved success while working for companies like UroLift, Medtronic, and most recently Relievant Med Systems.

Sean embarked on what was a beautiful new chapter in his life on November 26, 2022. On that day, he married Erin Elizabeth Pierce. Their love and friendship was unwavering, and it flowed generously into the lives of Sean's daughters. The love Erin and Sean shared for each other was unmatched. She was the love of his life.

Sean was a beautiful human being. He gave and received love easily and freely. He emitted joy to anyone within reach. He fought hard, but his struggles will not define him. He will be remembered for his ability to give to others, his desire to help anyone who needed it, his amazing capacity for love, and the humor and laughter he brought into all our lives.

Sean is survived by his wife Erin (nee Pierce), daughters Anna Catherine Deeney and Mary Camille Deeney, his parents Donna (nee Simpson) and Vincent Deeney, his siblings Colleen Moore and husband Peter, Tara Deeney, James Deeney and wife Kathryn, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.

A mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 3863 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN, on Thursday, June 22nd at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School. Visit https://www.saa-sds.org/support, call (901) 435-5820, or send a donation to 4830 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38117.