Aug. 10, 2010
Pettigrew Family Benefit Fund
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Services for University of North Carolina assistant track and field coach Antonio Pettigrew will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Wake Chapel Church on 3805 Tarheel Club Road in Raleigh, N.C. 27604. Pettigrew was found dead early Tuesday in Chatham County. Further details are pending.
"Although we are still learning the circumstances, we are deeply saddened to learn of Antonio's death," UNC Athletic Director Dick Baddour said on Tuesday. "I was particularly impressed with the relationships he established with his student-athletes and the pride he took in representing the University of North Carolina. Our deepest condolences go out to Antonio's family, particularly his wife and son."
"Antonio will be truly missed," said head track and field coach Dennis Craddock. "He was a great person and mentor to young people on and off the track. He meant a lot to our program. Antonio was a super coach and always told our athletes to `dream your dreams' and go out and live those dreams.
"All of us are devastated," Craddock continued. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, especially his wonderful son Antonio Jr. and wife Cassandra."
Pettigrew has been an assistant coach at UNC for four years. He concentrated on coaching sprints, hurdle and relays for the Tar Heel team. He was a 1992 alumnus of St. Augustine's in Raleigh.
The phone number of the Wake Chapel Church is 919-892-7776. Pettigrew is survived by his wife Cassandra and his seven-year old son Antonio Jr.
Here is a link to Pettigrew's complete online bio:
Pettigrew Bio
