Wayne E. Whitfield

I can't believe it's been eight years. I miss Wayne every single day of my life. But I know he is with me. The scooby you hung in your van is still hanging in my car and protects me in my daily travel through life. I thank God I had him to lean on. He was always there for me.

This webpage had to remind me that you have left this world, eight years ago. I think of how you'd annoy me. I think of how you got me to laugh. I remember great times in Bonjer's van like they were only last week. I remember why you gave him that name. I know you threw Petty a party when he showed up. I can be on the other side of the continent and pretend you are being you in Scituate but not today. I miss you.

I ave been thinking about you a lot lately and boy do I miss you. What if...

You told me you loved me. I loved you too.
Already missing you for too long.
Rest peacefully LUNA.

Luna, you were the first person I looked for at van runs. It won't be the same without u. Thank u for taking me to see Joan Jett . I love r+r will always be our song. Thank u for all the serious advice u gave and for being the best friend anyone could ever ever have. I miss u and luv u.*sally*

I don't think of Scituate without Wayne and his antics starting from Jr High. Thanks for staying in touch all these years, Wayne. See you on the other side. To Wayne's family, I pray this time of grief passes gently.

Luna i will miss you lot's .I'm glad to have been your friend and for the site's you have shown me you will be in my heart forever v.i.p Luna (van in peace)

Wayne, we were friends back in High School and took the bus together on the rare occasions that you actually stooped so low... It's nearly impossible for a real life person to be as cool as "The Fonz" but you my friend were even cooler. You loved music and to partially quote lyrics from a Rod Stewart song: "No party was complete, without Wayne". So true. We spent so many good times together with our group of friends back then and again out of the sheer coolness that you incarnated; it was you with a few chosen others who created the infamous HIGH NOON GANG. I never told you but while visiting the Vatican I saw High Noon carved into the stone wall on the way up the many stairs to the tower! I thought of you that day and again with your passing, I think of you and relive many of those good times long ago.
One especially fond memory of you was my last night as an actual resident of Scituate some 27 odd years ago, before leaving to live in Switzerland when we went to Fenway Park in your van “LUNA” with Keith and other friends because you guys said I couldn’t leave without having seen at least one Red Sox baseball game. You showed me off in style.
Another memorable time was when WBCN had a contest for the “best gift to the town of Boston”. We didn’t plan anything and the deadline day arrived. Sitting in your room you decided we couldn’t just NOT enter. You wanted to paint Keith’s Fury III car with WBCN colors but we said that wouldn’t work. Time was running out. So your idea of covering his car with WBCN bumper stickers being more feasible, we gathered enough stickers and covered the entire car in just a few hour’s time. Then we drove into the radio station just minutes before the 6 p.m. deadline and you and Keith ran up to the station and entered the car in the contest. We didn’t win but we definitely had a great time that day and did not go unnoticed in Boston or around town riding in the WBCN-Mobile. That was you Wayne, fun, exciting, laughing; loving life, friends, good times, music, etc. If you hadn’t already existed, we would have had to invent you. You were simply one of a kind.
You marked my life. I regret that we lost contact when I left the States. You were a good man who endured health problems with the uttermost discretion and dignity. May your soul soar in liberty like a musical note in the breeze on a sunny day. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Whitfield family and to your many, many friends. Goodbye Wayne. R.I.P.

Wayno, From my first show, Aerosmith 1976, to my son's first show, Aerosmith 2010, you were there. High Noon at the Rocks, Philly, The Storm of 78, Uncle Sam's, Vannin'; you were always there. Now you are not. "Go on, take another little piece of my heart now baby." You lived and died on your own terms. You are a rock star. I'll remember and miss you always. Party on Wayne! Luv ya!

thoughts and Prayers to your family....you will be missed..Van Runs just won't be the same without you...Linda Blodgett (MiniState)

Wayne...I will always remember the video you put together with me to win a contest called the "The dirty laundry contest...The winners got an all expense paid trip 1st class...to the Rose Bowl to meet the rock group The Eagles w/ back stage passes...." and of course your creativity won it! We got to spend a week out in Califoria with the Band and free tickets to Universal studios. Your an awsome friend and I will never forget you. You were always the guy that scored the tickets to all the big rock shows, organized trips to philly for the Stones and all sorts of concerts, van runs ect. You knew how to make life happen and made it fun...I will miss you so much....but we will meet again....my love and friendship forever!!!

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Wayne, I will never forget my first and only "Van Jam" experiance, thanks to you! It was the summer of 87'. Thoughts and prayers are going to your family and friends!!!

Luna,, I can't even begin to express how you will be missed. I'm just lost for words. We've been friends for so long. Vanning won't be the same. Tuna (Ministate Truckers)

Even though I was having trouble remembering Luna, when I seen his picture I remembered. May he rest in peace and with all of his other vanner friends that have gone before him. My condolences to the Family.

Luna...you have touched the hearts of everyone who had the honor of meeting you..the world will not be the same without you in...till we meet again...

I feel very fortunate to have known Wayne. I worked with him at Jamie's years ago. He always made me laugh and smile..He was so generous. I remember he took one of his road trips out west, and came back with souveneirs for all of us. He was so thoughtful. Rest in peace my friend. I will never forget you.

RIP Wayne - the Bullrush Farm and Townsend Road kids would not have been the same without you.

Kevin Porter

Wayne
I'm so very saddened with your passing,
You play a large part in the many colorful memories i have growing up in Scituate.- A Great town, because of families like the Whitfields.
Being 'best-buds' with your younger brother Craig for a long time meant sometimes being the target of you're comical cynicism.. You put the "Wit in Whitfield" Man ! -i'ts just what 'friends older brother's' do.. but it never hurt that bad.. cause you were always funny as hell.. in fact it only made you "cooler"..
That would mellow over the years as we got older. These day's i really want to chat.. and i can't..
and it hurt's badly..
You and your Bro, and whole family were always so good to me back then.. whether it be camping, boating, meals,
house parties, late-night 'B' movie's on this new thing - cable TV, and on and on.. - It was a GREAT time..
I'v had music in my life now, thankfully for a long time.
All because at about age 12 or 13' i suppose, i was fixated on an electric bass you had always sitting on your bed -amidst the vast "habitrail city" you had set up for your pet gerbils.. a cool room indeed!
You knew i wanted that bass bad.. and finally sold it to me -for a pretty good deal if i remember right.
I haven't stopped playing..
Thank's WayneO
There's many memories and things to discuss, and so many whose lives - your great life touched.. We'll all be waiting Wayne..
Your Adventure never stopped, And never will !
Your a Great Person Wayne ! *ROCK ON !!
I'll miss you Man..
~ Mark P.

our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your whole family.. Luna was a free spirit .. he will forever be missed by our vanning family.. Rest in piece luna till we meet again

Luna, I will miss you so much, your a great friend.... please say hi to my hunbun in heaven.... love ya.... Tonia Green

Life was never boring with Luna. He will be missed.
Joanne Bad Girls from New York

Luna, wE WILL MISS YOU AND ALL THE FUN YOU GAVE US. WE WILL PARTY ALL YEAR IN YOUR HONOR. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

Luna, thanks for all the fun times. You made "The Farm" a great place to grow up. Say hi to Fred for me.

We miss you Wayne, but you will never be forgotten. All our love Cliff and Kate

He would always help those in need!

Over the years that I also volunteered at Continental in North Situate, I met and worked with Wayne (Luna) on a number of projects. I think my favorite was working behind the scenes doing a "Best of Tommy Dunham". Wayne will be sorely missed by all who met him and worked with him. Rest In Peace, Brother. God Love You.

May you rest in Peace and someday we will see you again in the biggest truckin ever!

Wayne
May you find your peace and comfort up above.

Our thoughts and prayers, for Luna's family and friends in his home town. They will miss him the most, because it's where Luna lived and worked and played. We will miss him most when we go to our first event, and he won't be there. R.I.P. buddy. xoxo Marilyn and Jim Kowal Sky Custom Vans, Ontario Canada.

It was just a very few months ago we were talking about all the good times that you and Jim spent together with all your friends. My heart goes out to your family. Luna you know Jim will be waiting for you in some van he put together with lots of rivets and imagination!!........God Bless you .......Jim Beatey's Mom

My heart goes out to Wayne's family and friends. You're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Luna my friend; Bro. Rest well but keep it at 2%

Wayne, You will be missed dearly. Thank you for all great memories. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS - ALWAYS ON OUR MINDS. Until we meet again. RIP Luna! <3

Condolences to the Whitfield family from the Murrays, I am sure Bob and Jack already hooked up with Wayne. You are all in our prayers.

Luna, you were always such a happy loving man, always ready with a smile and a warm heart. Vannin will never be the same without you. You brought us all so many funny memories. You will never be forgotten and will always be missed. Thank you for all the laughs. Until we meet again.. Peace and love always, my vannin brother!! God Bless you and my deepest condoloneces to your family and your many freinds..all who loved you!

Rest easy Luna. You will be missed. Thank you for the great times. Condolences to all his family and friends.

Wayno, Thanks for the good old memories growing up on the "farm"

"And me, I still believe in paradise. But now at least I know it's not some place you can look for, 'cause it's not where you go. It's how you feel for a moment in your life when you're a part of something, and if you find that moment... it lasts forever..."

Paradise is vanning and our family. And our family is one less now. I still haven't accepted that I have to say goodbye tomorrow. But it's not goodbye, it's see you later. Things will never be the same, but I know you'll always be with us, in our hearts and our memories and stories we will tell forever.

I miss you already. See you in the big run in the sky. Have my coffee ready, you know I always need it in the morning
Love you always Luna.

Luna, it was a pleasure to know you. Vannin in New England wont be the same . Peace 2%

R.I.P. BROTHER you will never be forgoten

I will all ways remember your special way of cooking with mushrooms at Marias. this place is a little darker without your light. Till we meet again peace.

Wayne spent a tremendous amount of his time with us at Continental Cablevision, giving of his time and talents to help us all create and work on many local access television programs in the early days of cable TV. Wayne also helped his Dad, Peter, on a number of Pete’s famous television efforts around Scituate. Wayne liked to give back to his community and to his friends everywhere-it runs in his family. He worked hard at The Gannett Grille for years, and catered many events around town-he loved to cook (-made great Chowdaah, too). But he sure did love his vans, and his HO trains. While volunteering with us at Scituate Cable, there were many side-splitting, face-hurting laughs we all had at the old Scituate American Cable TV studios downtown in Scituate Harbor. He crewed with a great group of friends just to be creative, have some fun, and have a whole lot of laughs. Most notably, his efforts with the crew of After Hours at Studio 53, and with Tommy Dunham’s Comedy Club TV programs-all as a volunteer, were hilarious, creating comedy bits and videos. If I can share a story here: I vividly remember Wayne calling and asking me to bring a camcorder over to his house to videotape something for him. I said sure, I grabbed a camera and went over to Bullrush Farm Rd. Wayne said: “Hey Bob: have you ever heard of a really good singing dog?”, “Ahh, no...” I said. “Well: set up the camcorder, roll tape, and listen.” Luna said. Wayne then grabbed a guitar out of his van, started to play it, and started singing a James Taylor tune. His big-ol’ Springer Spaniel (the wonderful Dog’s name escapes me) then came oh-so-slowly sauntering out of the garage door, went over right next to Wayne who was leaning on his Van, plopped himself sitting down, and raised his head looking right up at Wayne’s face. He then started to howl and wail on every single note that Wayne sang of Fire and Rain. There was Luna, straight faced, singing away trying so hard not to laugh, the dog wailing in perfect time, and Shannon, Peter, Jaime Oliver, and I laughing so hard with tears, luckily getting all of this on tape. I hope someone has that video for us to see somewhere on Facebook someday. This was Luna’s life, enjoying it all by being around his large extended family, being the straight man for a good Dog, being next to a good Van, and giving something back for all of us to enjoy. Thanks for the memories Luna.
Bob Belliveau
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It's not going to be the same without you. Until we meet again...RIP Luna!
-JB 2%

Luna you will greatly missed. Thank you for all the good and fun times. You're at peace now ,you deserve it. Get a good spot up there and keep it going. Prayers and condolences to your family.

Thanks for the memories Wayne. The noontime whistle sounds for you! Feeling the loss all the way over here in Yokohama.

Rest In Peace Luna! You will be dearly missed!

"Thanks for the memories Wayne. The noontime whistle sounds for you!"

It's truely amazing how some people you meet in the most odd of places make such an impact on your life. Luna wAs one of those people! He will be missed by many, but has left behind plethora of memories for all who have had the pleasure of his company.

Our thoughts and prayers got out to you and your family Luna was a big part of the vanning community he will be missed by so many...

My pictures say it all, Wayno lived and breathed E-Z Vanners, you will be missed every single day, love ya man.

Many wonderful times Everyone had with Luna.So Good Hearted. He would be the life of the party and do all he can do for entertaining us Vanners.We are very saddened.May
God Rest your soul.We will all Miss Him.

sincere condolences to the family,friends,&vannin family of wayne "luna" whitfield. i'm honored to have met such an amazing person as luna. we all miss you my friend. you may be gone but most definitely will never be forgotten. peace to you in vanners heaven.

Thank you Wayne for being the greatest family reunion emcee and chef. We'll all miss you. Deepest sympathy to all the Scituate Whitfield's

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Wayne was loved and will be missed.
Annie

You have made me laugh for many years and will not be forgotten. See you at the big run. R.I.P. my friend..

A great friend since childhood. Kind, generous, smart, funny and totally his own man. Wayne and his memory will always have a special place in my heart.

Luna was A great Guy and friend who will sadly Missed by All. Rest in peace Luna!

Thank you for the memories Wayne. You will be missed by many dear friends and family members. Be at peace.

I will miss you buddy. Please tell |Stanley |I still need the combination to the safe. Or a lottery win will be just fine. Your always in our thoughts.

Thank you, "Luna", for enriching our lives with your zest for life. You will be dearly missed by so, so many... - peace - Shela, Kenny & Augustin Mike

Wayne, thank you for the many good times we shared. You will be missed !!!!!

Wayne, Luna, Vanner, chef, friend, brother, whatever title you attach just doesn't cover all you were in this world. You had such a sense of humanity and vision, and no one could match your humor or wisdom.

You taught us much in your life with so many struggles in yours, you also made us laugh at ourselves and to see the balance of humor and reality.
I now cherish so many memories of times together and with others, and feel so very blessed to have been able to know this wonderment we Vanners lovingly refer to as 'Luna'.

i'll miss you my friend.. you'll be missed by many and never forgotten
Van~oN

Wayne.. Luna.. you are missed already. I'll no longer have to ask where you are or if you have shown up yet when I get to an event, cause I know you will be there in the hearts of all the vanners.

Thank you for all the great memories Luna. You will be deeply missed never forgoten. Till we meet again Rest In Peace my friend.

Wayne, you will be missed so very much. I'm so grateful to have known you these many years. We will all keep your memory alive, and you will remain close to our hearts forever. I know that's too sappy for you, but it's the truth!

How sorry we were to read about the loss of your son, Wayne. Our wish for you is that God gives you strength and that you only remember the happy times.

Fondly, Claire and Howard Lane

My condolences to the Whitfield family. Luna will be greatly missed in the vanning community.

Along with many others, I'll miss you.

Luna we loved you. You will be greatly missed. Couldn't have asked for a better person to know. Love to Dad for us. The Saniuk's Independent Presidents

With a heart the size of a van, Uncle Wayne will be missed tremendously.

Uncle Wayne will always be in our prayers and so will his brothers and sister, but especially Grandma and Grandpa. Love the AZ grandkids/nieces and nephews.

Thank you Wayne for being a great friend since we first met way back in Jr. high school. Your sense of humor and free spirit lives in all of us I know it does for me. At some point I will see you on the other side of the fence. Until then I will keep the memories alive of the great friendship and the many other friends who have now passed on.

My heartfelt condolences to entire Whitfield family. I was blessed to have Luna as a best friend in my life and feel so very happy that I was able to help him out in the end. Our goodbyes to eachother will forever be etched in my mind. My friend, your long and difficult struggle is finally over and you are at peace. I love you and will never forget all the tremendous times we had together. RIP

Wayne, may your spirit soar with the eagles without the pain and suffering. You will be sadly missed by all, I thank God for the privilege of knowing you, and having you as a friend. Shine on you crazy diamond. Farewell Friend

Miss you Wayne. Sweet Dreams.

What can I say other than you will be missed and never forgotten. You were one of a kind and I look forward to seeing you again on the other side.
God Bless You.

Rest in Peace my friend

Will always remember all the good times we had together. Will miss you Luna.
Ed Spear

Sorry for the loss of a great man,to all his family and friends. It will be a big loss to his Vanning Family, he will be greatly missed, never forgotten and always is our prayers.

God Bless you Wayne, may you rest in internal peace

I love you Wayne. Always did and you will always have a special place in my heart. <3

I love you Wayne... Alway did! Sweet dreams.

Wayne "Luna" what can I say I'm lost for words. I'm going to miss you. I love you - Always did! :(

He had lot of friends here in Finland, we all want to express our condolences to the family.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.