Anton Zwang

OXFORD - Anthonius “Anton” Zwang, 36 of Oxford, MA passed away peacefully after a courageous 10-month battle with stage 4 esophageal cancer.

Anton was the loving husband, life partner, and best friend of 20 years, to Melissa Zwang and the loving father to his pride & joy, their beautiful daughter and his mini-me Makenzie. He is also survived by his mother and step-father, Peggy Zwang and Harry Pendergast; his sister, Stacey Gauthier and her husband Matt; his sister, Shannon Bogolea and her husband Benjamin; his step brother, Joe Pendergast. He is predeceased by his father, Martin Zwang.

Anton was a 2001 graduate of Joseph P Keefe Technical High school where he studied the electrical trade. He furthered his education by becoming a Journeyman Electrician and provided exceptional work for the past 17 years to S. Pearson Electric & Vernazza Electric.

Anton was a skilled craftsman and truly had an eye for home renovations. He took pride in his home and spent the past 12 years remodeling his home and tending to his impeccable lawn. He had a passion for fishing on the French, grilling for family & friends, playing the guitar, and enjoying obscure beers with his lifelong friends.

Those who knew Anton knew that he was an incredibly generous man who always shared how we felt and how much he loved you. He had the ability to make everyone feel welcomed, loved, and treasured. He will be remembered for so many things, but most of all his big heart and big hugs. He will be terribly missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him.

Memorial calling hours are Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Zwang Family Memorial Fund, c/o Hometown Bank, 31 Sutton Ave, Oxford, MA 01540.