Sean Andrew Cavnar

September 27, 1966 - February 25, 2021
Sean Andrew Cavnar


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Sean Andrew Cavnar, 54, went to his final resting place Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL and raised by Tommy Joe and the late Eileen Cavnar. Also, preceding him in death was his sister, Patti Berg Cavnar.

Surviving Sean is his father, Tommy Joe Cavnar; sister, Christine Cavnar and his very significant other, Jill Cesarsky; Michelle Goodwin, mother of his daughters, Amber Powell (Bric) and Brittany Lancaster (Justin,); Diantha Cavnar, mother of his daughters, Heavan Cavnar and Seanna Cavnar; grandchildren: Jhett Powell, Jasper Powell, Sterling Lancaster, Stellar Lancaster, and many aunts,cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Sean served with honor and distinction in the United States Marine Corps as a Gunnery Sergant for 20 years. During his career Sean received many military awards in his service to his country around the world.

A visitation will be Tuesday, March 2, 2021, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM and a funeral service on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at the Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA and will be announced at a later date.

A memorial service will be held and can be joined virtually on Wednesday, March 3rd. The service will be live-streamed via Zoom starting at 10:00 AM

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  • March 03, 2021
    Lisa Nelson Cendalski says:
    My condolences to the Cavnar Family. I’m sadden to hear about Sean’s passing. My prayers are with you all. May he Rest In Peace. Lisa Nelson-Cendalski From California

  • March 03, 2021
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  • March 02, 2021
    Jason Bolz says:
    It was an honor serving with you. My deepest condolences to your family. Rest In Peace Gunny, Semper Fidelis Marine.

  • March 02, 2021
    Amber Powell says:
    Rest Easy Dad! My prayers go out to everyone who has a place in their heart for my Dad, especially his immediate family and Jill, who was with him until the end. I will always cherish the good memories of my childhood spent with you. I pray you are now at ease up there with Grandma and Aunt Patti. Love always, Amber Powell

  • March 02, 2021
    Jennifer Robbins says:
    It is with heavy heart I write this. I cannot thank you enough for the joy and love you brought to my other mother, Jill. The light and love you two shared was unmatched and set the expectation for all love in everyones lives that met you two. I wish I could be there to celebrate your life, but the rona and the CDC, but know I will be there via zoom respectfully as I know that you would want your close friends and family, ONLY, to be there together undisturbed.