In Memoriam | Paul “Pinky” Antoine

  • Staff VIC
  • May 23, 2020

Pinky as he was known by most was a loving brother, uncle and friend. He was fun, hardworking, crazy stubborn and loved fishing, there was never a dull moment when he was around. He lived his life on his own terms. He lost a long hard battle to cancer on 05/14/2020 in the wee hours of the morning.

He is preceded in death by his parents Francis Murray Antoine (Father) and Jane Antoine (Mother); as well as his Aunt - Benedicte Pascal, Uncles - Peter Lascaris and Gregory Antoine.

Pinky is survived by his sisters: Laurie Antoine-Samuel, Barbara Antoine-Wiltshire, Yvette Antoine-Plaskett and Vernette Antoine. 

He is also survived by his Aunts: Francilia Majorie Francis, Veronica Lascaris, Clara Ryan, Johanna Antoine and Susan Ernest; Uncle: Michael Antoine. 

His closest friends and brother: David Young and Julian Durand Sr.

Close Cousins: Girard Ryan, Allan Ryan, Phillip Ryan, Eslon Chardon, Susan Gumbs-Wiltshire, Annie Gumbs.

Brother’s in Law: Steve E. Wiltshire, Grantley Samuel Sr., Roland Plaskett and Jamal O. Benjamin.

Nieces: Tyshanda Plaskett, Brittany Carbon, Nunet Bailey, Kiara Rentas and Kanara McNabb.

Nephews: Kadeem Rentas, Raheem Antoine, James Fleming III, Shamoi Allen & Grantley Samuel.

Adopted Nephew: Kirk Paddy, Benjiman Williams and Damascus Nunn

Grand Nieces and Nephews: Naiyana Edwards, Semira Allen, Aiydin Plaskett Staley, Kaiden Rentas, Landon Rentas and Malachi Fallen.

Special Family and Friends: Girard Ryan, Phillip Ryan, Allan Ryan, Charmaine Gumbs & Family, Leona Saunders Potter & Family, The Boyer Family, Glennis Tyson & Family, Cherise Gordon, and Kima Merrick.

Special thanks to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home (Hospice Care), John Herbert of Calidad Construction & Maintenance, LLC, Julian Durand Sr. Charmaine Gumbs, Orville Magoo Morris, Joseph (Skinny) and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Paul “Pinky” Antoine will be cremated in Atlanta, Georgia and a memorial service will be held in his honor at a later date and time on St. Croix, VI.

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