Thomas E. "T.J." McAfee, Jr., 40, of East Freetown died unexpectedly January 20, 2022.
He was the husband of Lauren E. Moreau and the father of Iris McAfee.
Born in New Bedford, son of Thomas E. and Carol L. (Jupin) McAfee, he lived in New Bedford before moving to East Freetown 2 years ago.
He was employed as a manager of an automotive parts store.
He enjoyed spending time with his daughter, fishing, hiking, quoting The Office and was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Celtics fan.
T.J. was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. He was full of life and had an infectious laugh. He will be deeply missed.
T.J. enjoyed collecting hats. Please feel free to wear your favorite ball cap to his visiting hours and service in his memory.
Survivors include his wife; his daughter, Iris; his parents; a brother, Russell McAfee and his wife Shannon of New Bedford; his twin-sister, Leigh-Ann McAfee and her companion Jeff Rogers of Fall River; a niece, Olivia McAfee; 2 nephews, Justin McAfee and Xavier Moreau; his father and mother-in-law, Dan and Celeste Moreau of Thornton, NH; and his sister-in-law, Lesley Moreau and her husband Thomas Comerford of Dorchester; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
His visiting hours will be held on Sunday, January 30th from 1-5 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. His Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 31st at 6 PM in the First Church of the Nazarene, 764 Hathaway Rd. New Bedford. In lieu of Flowers please consider donating in T.J's memory to a charity to help pets or the well being of our society.