Memories of Sebastian Read

In memory of

Sebastian Read

Philadelphia, PA

March 18, 1988 - October 18, 2025

Mar 18, 1988 - Oct 18, 2025

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Paul Wood

2023, Bexhill-on-Sea, UK

Sebastian whilst visiting family in Bexhill

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Paul Wood

I’m running the London Marathon in less than 2 weeks and it made me think of Seb when he was visiting Bexhill... Read more I’m running the London Marathon in less than 2 weeks and it made me think of Seb when he was visiting Bexhill in April before ... Read more I’m running the London Marathon in less than 2 weeks... Read more

Catherine Wood

2002, London, UK

Rosalind & Sebastian visiting us

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Catherine Wood

2002, London, UK

Rosalind & Sebastian visiting us — with Rosalind Read

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Bulent Gultekin

Seb was my teaching assistant when I resumed teaching FNCE 7510 — The Finance of Buyouts and Acquisitions — after a long hiatus, and I had the privilege of getting to know him during that time. He was not only an outstanding TA but also a truly wonderful human being.

I am deeply saddened and shaken by this loss. At this stage of life, it is especially difficult to come to terms with the passing of someone so young and so remarkable as Seb.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Bulent Gultekin

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Varun Desai

RIP brother. Will miss your warmth and hospitality. Lance Klusener forever!

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Samuel Oyemade

You were gone too soon my brother. I pray for your soul and for your family to heal. God bless

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Catherine Wood

Jacques du Preez

Sebastian was my roomie for a year in Stellenbosch, Simonsberg, where I really got to know him well. He was a very hard-working individual who also always made time for his friends. His energy made tough days feel easier. I will miss you champ!

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Ketong Tang

Seb was nice, caring and fun. We’ll miss you! ♥️ Seb was nice, caring and fun. We’ll miss you! ♥️ Seb was nice, caring and fun. We’ll miss you! ♥️

Mariama Diallo

I will miss you so much my friend. I will never forget that last hug few weeks ago friend. I hope you are ok and the pain is over. I miss you 🩶

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Sasha Zhang

2022, San Francisco, CA, USA

Exploring Haight Ashbury. We’re all going to miss you.

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Catherine Wood

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Zoey Tang

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Sujith Yankanaik

2021, Charlottesville, VA, USA

There are so many things that I can say about my “bro bro” Seb. He was, above all, loyal and compassionate towards all living things, humans and animals alike. The weekend we took this photo perfectly illustrates this. In the beginning of grad school, as we were getting to know each other, a bunch of us decided to go see the fall colors in mountains of Virginia. The first night we got there a couple of our friends got into a crash trying to pull their car out of a ditch. I remember him and me rushing to the scene (half a mile down the road) and making sure everyone was okay and safe, he even checked if animals were harmed on the road and in the ditch. In just a short period of time, he treated everyone like he was their own and I’ll forever remember this act of kindness and the way he approached everyone with warmth and optimism. Miss you man!

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Jeff Magyar

Sebby Seb,

I will not pretend that we were ever close, but your authenticity, quirkiness and kindness will be my memory of you. May your passing be a blessing 🙏

Your beautiful soul has been taken too soon, and my sincerest thoughts and condolences are with your loved ones.

Rest easy, my bru,

Jeffy Jeff

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Paul Wood

2014, St Leonards, UK

Happy family Christmas times at Catherine and Sandro’s house when Seb, Richard and Ginty came that year. A very jolly time and lovely memory together xx

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Paul Wood

2023, Bexhill-on-Sea, UK

Seb hanging in there presumably trying to get something savoury in (a sandwich) after having to get through the 4 birthday cakes on offer that day at the Woods. We were celebrating 4 significant birthdays in the family - Elena Wood (18), Lorna Trickey (80), Roger Wood (80) and Catherine Wood (50). Happy times xx

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Paul Wood

2023, Bexhill-on-Sea, UK

Seb visiting the family and looking like a Hollywood movie star whilst playing with his younger cousins!

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Ruby Tang

2023, Zama, South 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Seb was kind, caring and super fun to be around. He had the magic to make us laugh and to lift the weight from any moment. He always lit up the room with his wit, his warmth and his charm.

Seb, my brother in Christ, you will be deeply deeply missed. Thank you for sharing those moments in your life with us, which will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace. Our hearts and prayers are with your family.

— with Ruby Tang

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Catherine Wood

2001, Camberwell, London, UK

Alessandro’s photo of Rosalind & Sebastian visiting us in the UK ❤️ — with Rosalind Read, Catherine Wood and Sebastian Read

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1991, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Sebastian and Rosalind with our wonderful Auntie Lorna, their Dad, our dear Uncle Richard, and all the Trickeys and me on a road trip to Kruger, stuck in the mud — with Sebastian Read, Rosalind Read and Simon Trickey

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Catherine Wood

2023, Bexhill-on-Sea, UK

Family birthdays - we loved having you with us Seb and were looking forward to you visiting for Christmas 💔💔 — with Elena Wood, Miles Wood and Jennifer Fairbrother

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