Jacques Antoine

Jacques Antoine was born on Sunday February 10, 1935 to the union of Lemaire Antoine and Hermancia Saturne in Jacmel, Haiti .He was the oldest of nine children. Jacques grew up in Port au Prince, Haiti. Jacques traveled to Brooklyn New York in 1970 and shortly after he united in holy matrimony with Marie Therese. Together they continue to raise and support their children and various families.

In 1988, Jacques and his family moved to Miami Florida. He went on to work for Miami Dade Water and Sewage Company until he retired at the age of 65. Jacques was a devoted man of God and a faithful servant with not only his words but with his actions. He was a very devoted member and Deacon at glise Baptiste De La Fraternite` in Miami, Florida. He actively worked in the church under the leadership of Pastor Wismy Athouriste. Frre Jacques was true to his life duty and service to his family, friends, coworkers, neighbors and church member. His sense of character and his kind spirit is what drew so many to his side.

In the latter part of his life Frre Jacques became ill and was in the hospice care, where he then passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday July 13, 2014 at the age of 79.

Frre Jacques is survived by his beloved wife, loving children, fifteen grandchildren and siblings. Other family members and close friends including Antoine, Charlemagne, Tessono, Saturn, Denis, Mede, Saint Clair, Trofort, Augustin, Noisette and Chevalier. In addition, a host of Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Church Members