Seth Allen
Chicago/San Francisco, d.4.February.2020
 
Seth Allen


Seth Allen was a long time Chicago and San Francisco bike messenger. He was an outdoors person with a sense of adventure. Seth passed away in his sleep on February 4, 2020



The SFBMA was notified that Seth Allen’s family told their dear ones that Seth was an active supporter and member of the SFBMA. To honor his memory, they are asking for friends and loved ones to make donations to the SFBMA.

Thank you very much to all who have donated to the SFBMA.
The SFBMA is incredibly grateful to have your support.
The SFBMA Cognition, the SFBMA’s Newsletter zine, will also feature a tribute and memorial section dedicated to Seth. It will be published in about 2 weeks. sfbmacognition at (this website) is the email for remembrance submissions.

We are all deeply saddened by Seth’s passing. Our hearts are with his family, friends and the worldwide community that will always love Seth.



I'm having trouble accepting that this is true. I feel so terrible for his family, he called his little sister "Munchkin". I can't even comprehend what they are going through right now. I'm crushed to even think about it. - Esther Harkreader

Ride in Peace Seth Allen Really gutted to hear that you slipped away so soon . I’m gonna miss running into you round town, at band practice and at random bbqs miles from anywhere . Love you , mate . Machine - Steve Wilson

Wow! I can't believe Seth Allen is really gone??? I will miss our random chill sessions. He was the first person to get a drink with me at a bar when I turned 21. I remember one night he had to find us because we were drunk and passed out in the car and couldn't move or tell him where we were... he then drove us home. He would joke about how when he started being a messenger..  he realized how popular I was because he and I had a ton of mutual friends. He supported me, as much as he gave me shit. I will never forget that road trip to Detroit. Sad day. - Yada Chaya

I will forever remember you, my baby brother. You were so strong, determined, courageous, and full of life and adventure. You were always looking for a new challenge, and ready to take on the world. You were so proud of the man that you had become... we all were! My heart breaks at the thought of this world without you in it. I Love you, forever and always ❤️ - Dawn Marie

another messenger and friend gone too soon , Ride In Peace Seth Allen ! - Michael Steffy

I will always remember you Seth Allen.Looking like a cross between a fisherman on deadliest catch and Paddington bear. Rise in Paradise my brotha with the utmost love and respect. Today tell ya peoples that you love them because you never know when they won't when they won't be around anymore - Rossi (the 415king)


Cherishing every little moment I got to share with my big brother. You were one of a kind in the greatest way possible. Rest In Peace Seth ❤️ - Christina Allen

My eyes are full of tears and my heart is full of pain. I think of you every second, missing you every day. Being here without you is so very hard to do. I am sending birthday wishes to you on this your special day. All the way to heaven with hugs and kisses and lots and lots of love. Happy birthday my beautiful son. - Karen Merrill

RIP my good friend. Ride in Paradise until we meet again. See you at the crossroads. You will be missed - Steven Rodriguez








Seth Allen

Seth Allen Obituary

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Seth W. Allen, 36, a resident of San Francisco for the last 3 years, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

Seth was born in Concord, Massachusetts on April 28, 1983. He was currently employed by the Pestec Company of San Francisco. Seth will be remembered as strong, determined, courageous, and full of life and adventure. He was always looking for a new challenge, and ready to take on the world. His sarcastic sense of humor brought laughs to everyone and will be missed by all of his friends and family.
Seth was an outdoor enthusiast, he enjoyed nature, hiking, and especially cycling. He ran the Chicago Marathon twice and was currently training to qualify for the Boston Marathon.

Seth leaves his father, Kevin W. Allen and his wife Ana del Rey of Skokie, IL, his mother, Karen M. (McSweeney) Merrill of Lowell, his step-mother, Karina Allen-Ludwig of No. Chelmsford; his siblings, Erin Montgrain of Fitchburg, Dawn Marie Allen of Tyngsboro, Ian Allen of West Burke, VT., Cristina Allen of Skokie, IL and Noah Ludwig of No. Chelmsford; his grandparents, Daniel McSweeney of No. Chelmsford, Nydia and Gerardo Rogoff of Chelmsford and Carolina Lopez of Spain; 4 nephews, many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends who he considered family.

ALLEN - Relatives and friends are invited to Seth's Life Celebration on Thursday, from 3 until 7 PM at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street. All other services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Seth's name may be made to: San Francisco Bike Messengers Association at sfbma.org.

Seth Allen




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