ANTONIO O. WHITFIELD JR.
Sunrise 8.11.88 | Sunset 12.18.22
Antonio O. Whitfield, Jr., Age 34, of North Attleboro MA, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
Antonio was born in Boston, MA on August 11,1988 to Antonio O. Whitfield Sr. & Alecia R. Goffigan.
Antonio O. Whitfield Jr. was dedicated back to the Lord September 1988 by Reverend Arlene Hambrick, Pastor of John Wesley A.M.E Zion Church of Attleboro MA
Antonio grew up in Attleboro and was educated in Attleboro Public Schools. He had made his home in North Attleboro for the past five years and was a former longtime resident of Attleboro MA.
Antonio was employed as a Security Officer for the City of Providence.
He was a member of the Promise Church of Holiness in South Attleboro and more than anything, he loved spending time with his adoring family.
Often his siblings would gather together for their traditional family dinners.
Antonio enjoyed cooking and experimenting with flavors almost as much as he enjoyed eating it.
You always knew if he was enjoying his meal by his infamous humming and dancing.
He loved creating memories that will live on in their hearts forever.
Antonio was an avid motorcyclist. He had a passion for cars and was a collector of Mercedes Benz’s. He had the biggest heart of gold and will always be remembered for the special way he loved his dog Lyfe.
He is survived by his father Antonio O. Whitfield Sr. (Tija Whitfield) of Brockton MA and his mother Alecia R. Whitfield-Mullen (James Mullen Jr.) of Providence RI.
He was also the much-loved brother of Shamika D. Ramos (Elvin Ramos Jr.) of Pawtucket RI, Garrett L.M Jackson of Boston MA, James W. Whitfield Sr. (Sharay Whitfield) of Providence RI, Joy C. Nolen (Bernard Nolen) of Providence RI, Nicole E.V. Whitfield of Providence RI,
Walter and Joyce Harris of Attleboro MA (Maternal grandparents) and his loving Godmother Monica B. Maben.
He was preceded in death by his late grandmother Esther (Perry)
Everette-Whitfield (Maternal grandparents)
He also leaves behind his many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
His funeral service, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Thursday, December 29th at 11:00 A.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp Street (Off Route 140, Taunton Avenue) Norton. Burial will follow at the North Purchase Cemetery in Attleboro.
Visitation will be held prior to the services on Thursday morning beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers and in accordance with Antonio’s love for animals, donations in his memory may be made to the North Attleboro Animal Control/Shelter, 14 Cedar Road, North Attleboro, MA 02763.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com