New York, NY – Sekeena Gavagan’s sudden passing on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, has left a lasting impact on many hearts. Her untimely demise has prompted an outpouring of condolences and tributes, highlighting the deep loss felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A dedicated Canadian-born individual, Sekeena was deeply rooted in her Islamic heritage, hailing from Lebanese descent. She served as a public defender, tirelessly advocating for the underrepresented and disadvantaged, despite the personal sacrifices it entailed.
Tragically, Sekeena Gavagan battled pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis she received two years ago. While some forms of this illness are treatable, Sekeena faced the more aggressive variant, succumbing to the devastating effects of the disease.
Joel Hinman posted on Facebook,
“In our house, all hearts are broken. Yesterday we lost our friend Sekeena Gavagan. Sekeena is survived by her husband, Eddie Gavagan and by her daughter Lila, our son’s good friend. Two years ago Sekeena was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Apparently some forms respond to treatment but in Sekeena’s case it was the more aggressive kind. No one in our group possessed Sekeena’s maternal instinct, she could spot a threat far ahead of the rest of us and we used to tease her about it.“She tried valiently over the last two years despite months of chemo to give her daughter as much of a carefree, normal childhood as could be managed. Sekeena was Muslim, of Lebanese extraction by way of Canada. She was a public defender, someone who always fought for the under-represented and marginalized regardless of the personal sacrifice. Eddie tells a great story of crossing Washington Square Park and having this homeless guy bound up to them.“They were unsure of what was happening until the man pointed his finger at Sekeena and said “This woman saved my life!” In a world so inundated with hate filled rubbish, Sekeena was one of the good ones. Apparently, Sekeena was emulating her father who was also known for extraordinary acts of generosity to strangers. It is doubftful were it not for the cancer that we would have gotten to know Eddie, Sekeena & Lila as well as we did and for that we are almost grateful. But still this is a terrible loss.”
Amidst the grief, stories of Sekeena’s impactful kindness have emerged. Her compassionate nature touched lives, as recalled in an anecdote shared by Eddie, illustrating how she profoundly affected those around her.
In a world often clouded by negativity, Sekeena stood out as a beacon of goodness. Her selflessness and commitment to justice are remembered fondly by those she touched.
The Gavagan family will soon provide details regarding Sekeena Gavagan’s obituary and funeral arrangements, allowing friends, acquaintances, and the community to come together, honor her memory, and bid their final farewells to this remarkable advocate.
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