Allen Desir Sr.

John 14: 1-3: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house, are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”

Allen Desir, Sr., 64 years old, of Nyack, N.Y., Rockland County, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025. He has predeceased his 93-year-old mother, Anna Desir, whom he dearly loved. He is survived by his wife of 40 years- Rose Dryvaline Eugene Desir, four children Natalie Rose Desir, Tamara Jones, Allen Desir Jr., and Allexand Covil. He is also survived by two grandchildren: Jiselle Anaïs Therese Reeder 11 yrs, Noah Amos Israel Martin 2 1/2 yrs and two older siblings, Reynold Laguerre and Marie Desir-Gourdet. Allen Desir Sr., in addition, cherished his time spent with his several nieces, nephews, cousins, and childhood friends.

Allen Desir Sr. was born in Port au Prince, Haiti, August 9,1960. Allen Desir Sr. first came to the United States 51 years ago greeted by his mother & family. With love and support of his family and friends, Allen Desir Sr. led a skilled career in freelance construction, maintenance, and contracting. Allen Desir Sr. wasn’t only the “life of the party, he was the party.” His smile of bright white impeccable teeth were contagious. He radiated love, compassion and fun. Allen Desir Sr. lived a fruitful life filled with telling jokes, bringing happiness to those he encountered, laughing, listening to oldie music and cooking spaghetti. Throughout life’s circumstances Allen Desir Sr. remained a genuine person to his core.

Allen Desir Sr. suffered 7 plus years prior to his passing. He gave all he could for as long as he could and finally found the peace he so well deserved. Please join us as we celebrate the life of a strong, loving, caring, resilient and generous husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, Christian, family member, and friend.

Viewing

Thursday, May 22, 2025

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Sinai French Seventh Day Adventist Church 7 Johnson St. Spring Valley, NY 10977-3841

Service

Thursday, May 22, 2025

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sinai French Seventh Day Adventist Church 7 Johnson St. Spring Valley, NY 10977-3841

Burial

Thursday, May 22, 2025

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Oak Hill Cemetery 140 N. Highland Ave Nyack, NY 10960 Repass

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Nyack Seaport 21 Burd St. Nyack, NY 10960