Sean Patrick Welch

“He's wild and he's gentle. He's good and he's bad. He's proud and he's humble. He's happy and he's sad…He's victor and victim, a star and a clod, But mostly he's Irish in love with his God.” – Author Unknown, “The Irish”

SEAN PATRICK WELCH, 60, of St. Petersburg, FL, died in his sleep at his home on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Sean, a native of Buffalo, N.Y., was born April 1, 1965, and moved to Florida in 1986.

Sean, a U.S. Army veteran, worked for almost 10 years as a craftworker for Pinellas County Bridges & Infrastructure and worked for many years in medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing at Catalent Pharma Solutions and Essilor.

Sean adored his wife, his sons, and all of his family members, and was known by all as a “family man” whose first priority was care for his loved ones. A doting father, he was so proud of his boys and spent countless hours at the golf course or the football field cheering them on. He was also a dear friend to many. He was always the first to pick up the phone to wish someone a happy birthday or just to check in and send his love. Sean enjoyed fishing and football and was a diehard Buffalo Bills fan.

Survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Kijana “Kiki” Robinson Welch, St. Petersburg; two sons, Brandon (Ann) Welch, LaFayette, GA, and Shane Welch, St. Petersburg; one brother, Matt (Lori) Welch, Tellico Plains, TN; two sisters, Kelly (Steve) Welch Christie, Lakewood Ranch, FL, and Theresa (Kevin) Welch Gebhardt, Havre de Grace, MD; six nieces, Baylee Welch, Cassidee (Matt) Garbowsky, Rielee (Mitchell) Bramley, Grace (Endika Notario) Azcarate, Clare Christie, and Erin Gebhardt; two nephews, Connor Gebhardt and Anthony Mokren; three great-nieces and nephews, Elise Bramley, and Rory and Calman Garbowsky; and his loving extended family, mother-in-law, Norma Robinson, sister-in-law, Rashanne Mokren, and aunts and uncles-in-law, Debbie and Doug Merritt and Chris and Russ Stanley.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Ballard Welch, and his mother, Kathleen Ann (O’Connor) Welch.

The family will hold two Celebrations of Life, one for his family and friends here in St. Petersburg and another for family & friends in Buffalo where he will be interred (see further details below).

ST PETERSBURG, FL SERVICES - JUNE 20 & 21 - Feel free to attend whichever event is more convenient. 

The family will hold memorial services in the Chapel at Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg on Friday, June 20 at 2:00pm. 

A celebration of life for family and friends will be held Saturday, June 21 at 4:30 – 6:30PM, at Webb's City Cellar, 1st floor Barrel room in St. Petersburg.

BUFFALO, NY SERVICES - OCTOBER 11, 2025:

The family will hold burial services at Mount Olivet Cemetary, Kenmore NY. More details to follow.

A celebration of life/Irish wake will be held immediately following the burial services. More details to follow.

Sean was truly a loved man and will be missed deeply. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude for all of the love and support. It's like a big hug from him!