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Sean is survived by his wife of thirty years, Kendra; his children Devin, Liam, Noble, and Quinn; his brother Jim (Ronda); his sister Colleen (George); and several nieces and nephews.
Surrounded by orchids at Marie Selby Gardens on one of their first official dates, Sean said to Kendra, "It's like, in creating, God made the rules-but there are no rules. He has such an imagination!" Indeed, Sean's love for horticulture and for God constantly mingled, and he applied his strong work ethic to beautify his surroundings. Mix in his terrific sense of humor, his cleverness, his curiosity, his knowledge, and his teachability, and it is no wonder Sean is well-loved.
From the time Sean was a child, one of his favorite positions was as storyteller, certainly a gift of his Irish heritage, and he relished drawing folks in with a clever analogy or word picture. He had a very logical mind and absorbed audiobooks and Christian messages almost daily. He has left behind notebooks and notebooks filled with his musings and deep dives into ideas, all of which led him back to the Cross of Jesus Christ. He was firmly convinced that he was saved by grace, a gift of God, and he carried great concern for people who hadn't yet come to that conclusion.
The last encouragement Sean and Kendra shared on the morning of June 5th was from Colossians 4:12, urging each other to "stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured." By God's mercy and grace, Sean O'Connor is now standing more sure than ever.
Sean's wife and children welcome you to celebrate his life on Saturday, June 22nd at 11 a.m. at Grace Bible Church, 555 - 61st St. S., St. Petersburg.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Dr G Timothy Petito and Staff
August 22, 2024
Kendra, we are all so sorry to learn of Sean's passing. He provided outstanding landscape care for our office for many many years! We would always exchange waves, smiles and quick hello's for many years, even after we sold the building to Belleair Development you continued to provide service to us. Your husband was an inspiration and we are so very sorry for the loss of sucha a special man.
Your friends at Petito Eye Care
Sanna Inkin
June 22, 2024
How lucky we are to having known Shaun, or Shaunie as we knew him through or daughter. They had a special bond and we cherish the memory when Shaun told us how the tomatoes he was growing, a rare heirloom tomato, aka little blond girl, always made him think of our little girl. Shaunie will always have a special place in our hearts.
Levi Brown
June 20, 2024
My favorite memory of Sean is going to the green thumb festival with the O´conner´s. I´ve never seen someone so excited about plants. It was infectious
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Nicole Jones
June 18, 2024
As our neighbor, Sean will be remembered not just for the now towering oaks he planted as saplings, but also for his genuine kindness and generosity. To the neighborhood kids, including my own son, he was affectionately known as 'Shaunie.' He was a local hero of sorts, always ready with a story or a lesson about nature, and he had a special gift for making every child feel cherished. We are all better for having known him, for his laughter, and for the care he extended to everyone around him.
Kelly Cunha Pokorny
June 18, 2024
Sean was always joyful and passionate about the outdoors, family and friends and he acted as he believed. He cared for his neighbors and was willing to help at every turn. He loved life in awe of the landscape and loved ones around him. He will be missed.
Benita
June 15, 2024
Sean was a training buddy in Taekwondo. We became friends through the group. However sharing in our Christian faith was the most meaningful part of our friendship. Sean was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
Fornia
June 14, 2024
I don't remember my first memory of Sean, but I remember our last. He showed me that my plants are always trying to tell me something, we just need to learn their language. He was always passionate about plants and always willing to teach about them.
Marcie Tomlinson
June 14, 2024
All that pops into my head is fellowship at the Riddles and Genesis! lol! Oak tree story! Incredible knowledge for trees and plants.
Amy Dayton
June 14, 2024
Sean was a blessing to my mother in the last year and a half of her life. Sean came over every Sunday to teach the word. He drew my mother in and, I believe, had a significant role in her coming to know more about Jesus Christ. In her last days she was uncommunicative but I believe Jesus did business with her in those last hours and that Sean played an instrumental role in the likelihood of her being there in heaven when he arrived.
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