Anthony William Aponte

Anthony William Aponte, 31, was born on April 21, 1993 in Danbury, CT & has passed away on June 9, 2024 in Memphis, TN.

Anthony is survived by his parents, Jennifer Hejny Aponte & William Jesus Aponte; his siblings Joshua Aponte, Abigail Aponte & Eva Aponte; grandparents Janet Navas Rodriquez & John Joseph Hejny with Elyse Marie Hejny; uncles Joseph John Hejny, Adam & Asher Rodriquez-Dunn & Michael Hejny; aunts Marlena Rodriquez & Tiffany Odom-Rodriquez, Kaitlyn Hejny, Madeline Aponte & Martha Wilkinson; many cousins, girlfriend, Melanie Hall; his best friend since 10 years old Daniel Thompson & his loving fur babies Charlie, Yuna, Oliver & Leo. 

Anthony graduated from Lake Cormorant High School & went on to Delta Technical College where he became a welder. He then moved on to become a casino dealer, until he eventually found his calling in mechanics. His passions were video games, computers & his pets. Anthony's smile was contagious & he just couldn't turn off that goofy personality.

Anthony will be deeply missed by his family & friends. May he rest in peace & gain his wings & join his 1st beloved pup, Ahri, in heaven.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 9am-11am & 5pm-7pm

Service will be held from 7-8pm

Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven, Ms.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Desoto County Animal Control, 1251 Humane Way, Nesbit, MS 38651 or at https://www.desotocountyms.gov/92/Animal-Services