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Sean Dunne Obituary



1980 - 2021 Sean Thomas Dunne
of Orange County, California, passed away in the City of Santa Ana at the age of 40 on June 2, 2021, after a lifelong battle with addiction. Throughout Sean's life, his passions and ideals burned brightly. Among his inspirations and struggles were an ingrained aversion to conformity and a burning romance with street culture. Sean had amazing compassion for those less fortunate and he had been witnessed on many occasions asking a vagrant if they were okay or offering his last cigarette to an unknown down-and-outer. He was coined a "peace punk" in his school days. Sean was born in the Bronx, New York in 1980. He always felt a strong connection to the borough of his birth, where both of his parents were born and raised. Sean is survived by his father, Lawrence Dunne; mother, Kathy Moore; sister, Christine Maurice; and brother, Steve Palumbo. He is also survived by his estranged, but not forgotten, brother, Brendan Dunne; and his son, Robin Lawrence Dunne, of whom he was very proud. Sean will be lovingly remembered by all for his works as a performer, musician, and published writer. He will also be remembered for his mission to live by the tenets of brutal honesty and to "talk pretty;" his local awe-inspiring rap battle triumphs; and the moments of warmth, friendship and true connection that he found with many of those he encountered along his storied journey. The memories of Sean will be celebrated privately and individually across various states by each of his surviving loved ones. Dear Sean: For the gifts you have given us, we are truly grateful. And for everything else, you are wholly forgiven. There is no circumstance that can hold you back now. You are finally and truly free.

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Published by Daily Pilot on Jun. 13, 2021.

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Matt Kelley

May 27, 2023

I miss you brother!!! Mandatory Mash!!

Leo

April 15, 2023

Thank you for being a good friend, you will be missed.

Robert Pollock

December 14, 2022

I will never forget Sean. His creative energy, raw emotion, complex humanity, and friendship have left their mark. My condolences for his friends and family.

Sandy B

December 25, 2021

So sorry

Jennifer Maurice

June 17, 2021

So beautifully written and so true. I pray you're finally at peace cousin. I'm so sorry this happened. You are now free of it all. No matter what I'll always love you.

Christine Maurice

June 14, 2021

A beautiful tribute to my brother, Sean. You had such a fire inside you & so much compassion for others. Settle down easy, Brother ❤

Susan Sanchez

June 13, 2021

I know you are finally at peace.
Love you

Thomas Dunne

June 13, 2021

May he finally know peace. Rest In Peace Sean. I love you

Larry DUNNE

June 13, 2021

Sean has gone to heaven,we will meet again.
Until Then my son, i love you. Dad

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