Trevor Anthony Budny

Trevor Anthony Budny was born on May 1, 1980 in Miami, FL to Edward Roger Budny and Martha Pelaez. Following their passing, he was adopted by John (“Jef”) and Carol Corson. Trevor’s calling was of hospitality. He could be counted on to organize the party, give generously and love fully; his charismatic spirit left no one untouched. The success of his various endeavors, including chef, business owner and serial entrepreneur, mattered less than the way he lived his life - though he never missed an opportunity to research a new idea and collect all its gear. Trevor lived in the moment, allowing him to show up fully for those he loved. He was the guy who said hello to every person in the room, welcomed all and possessed limitless humility and an attitude of service. Trevor’s hobbies were numerous and prolific. During his early life in Miami, FL, he loved being outside creating neighborhood mischief or riding his horse Bumpkin. In high school at Mercersburg Academy in PA, he excelled as a modest scholar, a barely competent wrestler and the life of the party. As a chef, he was the “best number two guy” and worked tirelessly in some of the top restaurants in New York City and Philadelphia. Eventually, he called Philadelphia home and adopted the local lexicon with ease - words like “yo” and “jawn” seemed part of his native tongue, especially when discussing his beloved Eagles. Most recently, he was an avid CrossFit, Jiu Jitsu and Jeep enthusiast, drawn to each by the possibility of building community. It was impossible to ride through Philadelphia in his jeep without him greeting people along the way. Following Trevor’s June 2019 cancer diagnosis, his zeal for loving life and others only intensified. That same year he married the love of his life, Laura Dewey Budny, affectionately called his “ride or die.” Together they wrote an epic love story. He held family dinners at their home, climbed the Philadelphia Art Museum stairs for 24 hours in support of Legacy of Hope (his favorite charity) and befriended the homeless and those suffering from addiction. He loved providing both new friends and life-long companions alike with a hefty dose of heckling and off-color humor. Throughout his cancer journey, Trevor never once complained; he had discovered that life was not about himself, but about how you love others. Perhaps his greatest accomplishment was rediscovering his Catholic faith. Despite not having all the answers, he trusted God’s plan for him fully. He walked every day as a living example of a Saint. He is predeceased by his mother Martha Pelaez Lineberger, father Roger Budny, and stepmother Ginger Budny, as well as his beloved dog Beans. He is survived by his wife Laura Budny and his adoptive family, father Jef Corson, mother Carol Corson, brothers Sean Corson and Flynn Corson, sisters Samantha Corson, Mary-Catherine Corson, Chelsea Sears and Johnna Corson, sisters-in-law Denise Corson and Kate Corson, brothers-in-law Andrew McKnight and Zac Sears, soon to be brothers-in-law Russ Wilkerson and Trevor Lord, nephews Bolton McKnight, Reed McKnight, Nolan Corson, Liam Corson, Kelly Corson and Casey Sears, nieces Maeve Corson and Imogen Corson, and niece/goddaughter, Tallulah Corson. On his wife’s side, he is survived by his mother-in-law Carmel Dewey, father-in-law Peter Dewey, sister-in-law Sarah Petitto, brother-in-law Phillip Petitto and nephew Pierce Petitto. He is also survived by his best friend Justin Bogle and family. We hope to carry Trevor’s legacy forward by living life fully, selflessly and generously after his example, and pray for the repose of his soul. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Philip Neri Church, 218 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 on Monday, July 11 at 11am followed by a reception at Fiore Fine Foods from 12pm-2pm. Interment will be at a later date near Trevor’s beloved home in Hobe Sound, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Philadelphia-based charity supporting cancer patients, Legacy of Hope, are encouraged. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Rachubinski and Rogers Funeral Homes. Share Online Condolences at www.rachubinskiandrogersfh.com

Trevor Anthony Budny

July 3, 2022

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Trevor Anthony Budny

July 3, 2022

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