Preston "Tony" Archibald Carrington, 66, of New Bedford and Mattapoisett, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Patricia (Moniz) Carrington for 44 years.

Born in Trinidad and raised in Florida, Tony lived in New Bedford for many years before recently moving to Mattapoisett.

Tony was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, serving aboard the USCGC Bibb and was extremely proud of his service in the Presidential Honor Guard. He was a corrections officer at MCI Bridgewater for 35 years. Tony absolutely loved to travel, especially enjoying trips to South Africa and a return to Trinidad for wrestling matches.

Tony was a legendary local professional wrestler. Trained by Walter "Killer" Kowalski beginning in the early 1980's, his wrestling career spanned more than three decades. Originally fighting as Tony Ulysses and Mr. Trinidad, he eventually transitioned into a role as heel manager "Mr. Fabulous", a loudmouth villain that audiences loved to hate. He was universally loved and respected in the wrestling community and was a mentor to many - happy to share his knowledge, some great stories and the sage advice to "not give up your day job!". He was inducted into the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2010.

Tony's wrestling persona was a complete contrast with the man that he really was. He was a true gentleman, unfailingly kind and humble. He was veteran, a devoted father, a man of great integrity and a consummate entertainer, but his warmth and his gentle nature are his real legacy and the greatest gift he could have ever given his children.

Tony is survived by his wife, Patricia; three children; sons Traeh and Asher Carrington and daughter, Avery Carrington, all of Mattapoisett, and a brother Darron A. Robinson of Florida.

He was predeceased by his parents, Stephen Archibald Carrington and Lenore Gomez; two brothers, Stephen Lester Carrington and Ricardo Ian Carrington and a sister Lyn Ward.

His visitation will be held Monday, June 1, 2026 from 10:30-11:30 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattaposiett, followed by his Funeral Service at 11:30 AM in the Funeral Home and burial in the Massachusetts National Cemetery.