Sean Rae Obituary

Sean C. Rae VIRGINIA BEACH - Sean Christopher Rae, 28, beloved son, brother, uncle, soul mate, friend and surfer, died in San Diego on Aug. 2, 2009. Sean was a 1999 graduate of Cox High School, a summa cum laude graduate of University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and was completing his MBA program this fall at San Diego State University. Sean's absolute joy in life was infectious. His smile and twinkling blue eyes lit up a room. Sean leaves behind his mother, Marge Rae of Virginia Beach; his father and stepmother, Robert and Priscilla Rae of Falls Church, Va.; his brother and sister-in-law, Ryan and Ami Rae, and his nephew, Quinn of Lincoln, Del.; the love of his life, Taren Gregory of La Jolla, Calif.; as well as many, many wonderful friends on both coasts. On Saturday, Aug. 15, a paddle-out service will be held at sunrise on the beach at 47th Street. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. in Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Lynnhaven Parkway. This service will be followed by a celebration of Sean's life at the Lesner Inn from 4 to 6 p.m. Sean touched the lives of so many people. His spirit will always sustain us. Memorial donations may be made to the Surfrider Foundation, Virginia Beach chapter.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 13, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Sean Rae

12 Entries

Ellen McNulty Seneca

August 15, 2009

My Dear Family, Although I am not with you today to honor, mourn and celebrate the life and legacy of your Beloved Sean; please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts every moment of this day. May Sean's never-ending love and beautiful memories bring you comfort during your time of mourning. In sorrow, Ellen McNulty Seneca

Rachael Taylor

August 15, 2009

What a bright light he was.. Always such a joy to be around. Much love to all his many friends and family. All around amazing guy.. we miss you.

Pedro M. Roman

August 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

elaine and kermit layton

August 14, 2009

though i never knew sean or any of you, the family that loved him so deeply, i do know one of sean's friends, my son Kermit. He is so devastated at the loss of "such a genuine person and friend, and just a smart guy" as he put it. he had many, many friends and so many loved him.. to Sean's family and to Taren, my prayers are and have been with you. Though we will never know why or whay HIS plan is,,, I do believe He has a plan. our deepest sympathy.

Tim and Dee Blanchard

August 14, 2009

Taren, I know there are no words that will comfort now. Just know that you are loved by many whose hearts are breaking for you. We never had the opportunity to meet Sean, but because he was loved by you, we know he was a special person. Our love is with you. Our very deepest sympathy to you and Sean’s family. With love, Aunt Lorsie

Tracy Donahoe

August 14, 2009

One of my favorite quotes by Mark Twain. "Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritations and resentments slip away and a sunny spirit takes their place." Sean always provided that sunny spirit whenever he was around. Always making us laugh. We will miss him. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Vinny Pasquarelli

August 14, 2009

Bob, Priscilla, Marge and Ryan, Sherry and I express our deepest sympathy and hold you in our prayers. It's been many years since last we saw Sean, but his bright smile and warm personality is not forgotten. Our love to all, Vinny

Sandy Sumerlin

August 13, 2009

What an amazing person. Sean never met a stranger and he will truly be missed. Your family is in our prayers... Sean will always be remembered in such a bright light. What a great guy. I'll miss you Sean....

Carol & Al Bergstrom

August 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, especially in this time of loss. Thoughts of Sean and his exploits and accomplishments always brings a smile. We are here for you.

Shirley & Bill Sapp

August 13, 2009

We are overwhelmed with grief for the loss of your Loved one Taren. Our deepest sympathy and love go to you and to Sean's family. What a tragic loss to this world. We love you so much and feel so helpless at a time like this. I know he will always be in your heart so he will always be with you. God Bless you and Sean's family for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Aunt Shirley & Uncle Bill Sapp (Plant City FL)
Aunt Shirley & Uncle Bill Sapp( Plant City FL)

Pat Young

August 13, 2009

There are simply no words to express the overwhelming sadness I feel for your loss of Sean. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you Taren, and to Sean's family. May all the wonderful memories you've shared stay with you, and bring smiles and happiness back to your hearts. We love you.

Love, Aunt Pat & Uncle Tom

Britney Warford

August 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please let us know if you need anything.
Britney Warford, Bill and David

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