A handsome, energetic baby boy was born on November 8, 1984, in Georgetown, Guyana, to Sharon DeFreitas and Linden Browne. An opportunity of a lifetime came from his grandmother's sacrifice that brought Sean to the United States of America in 1995 with his six family members. Raised in Plainsboro, New Jersey, he quickly picked up the famous names "Frito Lay" and "StarBwoy" at his high school, West Windsor Plainsboro High school North due to his innate gifted hands of sports (Basketball, Football & Track). After receiving five scholarships to multiple institutions, Sean attended Wesley College and Johnson & Wales University.
With his soft voice & charismatic approach, Sean soared in the hotel industry. He loved people, experiences and stepped up to any leadership role he was given. He achieved many awards within his profession, from The 2019 House Profit Award (highest ROI in the company) to The 2019 RevPar Award (Most improved hotel). His mission was not only to hit his quarterly targets but to provide high-quality service to his customers.
Sean is lovingly survived by his parents; his wife Julie DeFreitas, their twins Savannah and Sean Jr.; sisters Caroline DeFreitas and Shondelle Browne; brothers, Seon DeFreitas (Aiyisha), Sheldon Browne, Shevin Browne, Simeon Browne, and Stephen Browne; step-daughters, Kayla Perry (Kyle), Emily Owen; niece and nephews, and an endless number of family and friends.
Sean is reunited in heaven with his grandparents Leon and Yvonne DeFreitas. Sean will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. In the end, it's not the number of years in your life that counts, but it's the life in your years and the people that you've touched. To know Sean is to love Sean.
Visitation will be held on June 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm at Cotten Funeral Home, 2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, North Carolina. Visitation will be held on June 8, 2021 at 11:00 am at Temple Baptist Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern, NC. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held on June 8, 2021 at 12:00 pm at Temple Baptist Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern, NC. Lastly, at the Hampton Inn Kinston we will be hosting at 5:00 pm a "Celebration of #Starbwoysean Party." A time to rejoice in connection, food, drinks, & dance with the DeFreitas Family the Guyanese way! Food will be provided, the family encourages BYOB. Thank you all for the love and support you have shown.
For those who are not able to attend the service but would like to watch it, please use the following link https://vimeo.com/event/1058441
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Thank you,
The DeFreitas Family
Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Sean Adrian DeFreitas.
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