"I don't understand. We were just kickin back playin x box not that long ago. Just never know when some is leavin this earth. Cherish your loved ones, because you never know when it's their time. Rest in peace sean. "
In loving memory of
Sean Sovia
July 7, 1988 - May 23, 2010
Sean Michael Sovia was born on July 7, 1988 to Stephen and Gina (Rinaldi) Sovia in Waterbury, Connecticut. He was baptized in Plover Pitt, Iowa as a young child.
Sean had worked as a forklift operator for a construction company in Marshall, Minnesota.
Sean passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2010 in Marshall, Minnesota at the age of 21.
Sean enjoyed music, skateboarding, his nephews, time with friends and family and some video games.
He is survived by his parents, Stephen Sovia of Des Moines, IA and Gina Sovia of Windom; one brother, Stephen Sovia, Jr., of Windom; two sisters, Shannon Sovia of Atlantic, IA and Stephanie Sovia and special friend, Michael Rehnelt, of Windom; three nephews, Elliot Rehnelt, Joseph Michael Rehnelt and Logan Sovia; grandmother, Eleanor Cuifalo of Waterbury, CT; special friend, Becky Carr; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph Rinaldi, Sandra Claflin and Jeannie Brickett.
Blessed be the memory of Sean Michael Sovia.
Tributes
"Dear Sean Why do you have to hurt so much? Why do you have to love so much? Why did you make is so hard not to love you? Why do you have to be so stubborn? why do you have to leave us at such a young age? Why do you have to shed so many tears? Why do we have to miss you so much? Why do you make it so hard to live day after day? Why when i look you your pictures i cry? Why when i can smell you i cry? why when i dream about you i cry? Why would any one at such a young age leave us? Why when i look at your nephews I cry? Why did you have to be loved so much by so many people?"
"my thoughts and prayers go out to the family may you guys get through this.. he loved you all very much and he was so much fun to hang out with.. Rest in Peace Sean Sovia!! your friends and family are always going to think of you and remember all the wonderful times we shared with you"
"May this candle light your way.Bring the light outta darkness and pain. I love u my baby boy"
"He will be missed .My prayers go out to the family and friends. I now he is watching us down here and smiling to. He is flying high and in a happy place and with others that love him to."
"My prayers go out to the family.Everyone will have fun memories of u and we will be full of smiles and u will be watching over us and smiling down at us .Rest In Peace."
"R.I.P."
"I love you and i will always love you. I will miss you so much and so will Elliot and joesph. Joesph will have a lot of you in him i had him 26 hr after you went to a better place. Love you"
"For you Sean may u rest on peace "
"May you always live on through your family and friends."
"He will be missed my condolences to all his family and friends. "
"Sean was like my older brother and a good friend. I remember one time he came over to the house all mad because he had gone to work wearing all white and he had gotten all dirty working with the cows. He was FLIPPING out. Sean, I miss you so much! Love you -Vic"
"May the light shine bright!! please be on your best behavior sean!! its perfect up there, you have everything in life you ever wanted.Its not good bye, its just see you later."
"My thoughts and prayers go out to your family."
"Hey there Sean- You always brought the laughter to the crowd pullin' some great one iners!Back here in Harlan there was many many fun times. Well remember the bottlerockets on mom's fence and Randy gotta call? or the time you cleaned the apartment squeaky clean top to bottom? Dressing as a girl for halloween-Damn you made a hot one-makeup and all!! Sometimes you thought you had it bad being under some of mom's little rules but things werent that bad as you grew up were they? You and Stephen really tried to beef any stereo!! You are the sunshine from above from now and forever!! Life really does go on with Joseph MICHAEL!! God doesnt just take the good ones, he brings them too!! You will always be like my lil bro! wished we could have shared years more cuz life is just too short so we must enjoy every day we have!! Love you!"
"I am so sad about your loss of Sean, he will live in your hearts forever ! God Bless and comfort Sean's family. My heart is aching."
"We have nothing but fond memories of Sean, I know he will be missed deeply."
" we miss u sean"
"Sean, you are deeply loved, and greatly missed. You will forever be in mine and Makynlee's hearts, thank you for the time we had you in our lives! May your death be kinder to you than life ever was. "
"Sean may you find your way on your new journey and may that journey be blessed with happiness and love!!!"
"my thought and prayers go out to your family. May you rest in peace Sean"
"You will always be missed!!! "
"to the family and to you rockstar."
"Sean, you were always the guy who made everything fun.And i remember when i had you finally believing girls dont poop!!!you were one hell of a guy!!! Always made me smile & You always were there for me when i needed you and you were always a good friend to me.. I'll never forget you..i will miss you alot and hopefully meet up with you one day again. You'll always be my Rockstar. "
"I remember the day you were born....you were always easy to please, the smallest things would make you happy. All you ever wanted was peace, not only for yourself, but for those you loved. You are now at peace, and know that all of us here will have the peace of knowing you will never again suffer and that you will watch over us forever :) I love you, Sean Michael, I love you......."
"I love you, Sean. I will miss you !!! Till we meet again...."
"Steve~~~ So sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"To all the family our thoughts and prayers go out to you"
"This is for you Sean! We love you and miss you but atleast your happy!"
"Sean baby.....i remember all of our memories as if they happened yesterday. Your smile and laugh brightened my day and although thinking about you is hard right now I know that one day your memory will make me smile. You were perfect sweetie....rest in peace. I love you with all my heart. We all miss you."
"Sean was the best baby brother an older sister could ask for...He loved each of his siblings differntly but loved us all the same at the same time. He will be greatly missed by all who know him but especially his family who know him and loved him for his entire life! We miss you baby brother!"
"This is for you baby, I know you're happy now and will watch over us every day. I'll always love you Sean. "
"I remember your heart, your laugh and fierce loyalty to friends and family. The day you were born I remember thinking you were perfect. I will never forget the twinkle you had in your eyes nor the laughter that bubbled up from within. As I look at my newest grandson I see you and know you are part of him. As I look at Elliot I see the love you had to give. You were and always will be my baby boy. "
"For my baby boy. May he know that he is loved forever"
"Sean was one of the greatest guys I knew. I wouldn't take a single moment back that I had with him. He cared unconditionally and did all he could for everyone. Sean will be deeply missed by not only be but everyone who came in contact with him. His sister had a baby yesterday, 24 hours after Sean's death. We like to believe Sean is living on through Joseph Michael (the baby's name). We miss you Sean Michael Sovia...you're deeply missed baby...we know you're happy now. Love always, Becky"