Francois Muller Pierre-Jacques

Francois Muller Pierre-Jacques was born on March 23, 1927, to Mr. Josaphat Pierre-Jacques and Mrs. Anna Jean-Gilles in Hinche, Haiti. As the second of four children he was the protector of his older sister Fernande and a role model to his younger siblings Maude and Guy. Muller completed his elementary education in Hinche. He continued his education in Port-au-Prince at l’ecole Odeide followed by Lycee Petion, and l’ecole Normale Instituteur. While at l’ecole Normale Instituteur he found an opportunity to return to Hinche and studied to become an x-ray technician. Continuing his work as an x-ray technician, Muller was transferred to Port-au-Prince, Cap Haitian, and Gonaives.

In Gonaives, Muller met his future bride Marie-Therese Benoit at a birthday party given in honor of her mother. She affectionately called him Micou and he lovingly called her Toye. After Muller and Marie-Therese married on May 4, 1957, they moved to Hinche, Haiti where he continued his career as an x-ray technician. As an x-ray technician in a small town, Muller often filled the role of a doctor assisting Dr. Joseph with surgical procedures and giving injections.

In 1967, Muller joined his beloved wife in the United States to continue building a strong foundation for the family. Their children Charles Frantz, Paule Linda, and Henri Muller reunited with the couple in 1971. Guy-Robert and Nola remained in Haiti with their mother.

Muller worked as an x-ray specialist at University Hospital of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. In 1992, he retired from the hospital to travel and enjoy his family. Those who love Muller refer to him as an honest, simple, helpful, and caring individual with a great sense of humor. Muller did not like to inconvenience or be a burden to anyone, so he often shied away from situations that required too much effort. Muller loved to take long walks, travel, entertain his family and friends as well as catch up with nieces, nephews, and friends met during worldwide travels.

After a short battle with lung cancer, God allowed His faithful servant to rest peacefully in His arms and called him home on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Muller’s kindness and love will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. Josaphat Pierre-Jacques and Mrs. Anna Garnier Jean-Gilles, in-laws Mr. & Mrs. Valmeus Benoit, his spouse Marie-Therese Benoit Pierre-Jacques, his brother-in-law Mr. Pierre Benoit, and grandson Mr. Serge Henri Pierre-Jacques, the son of Charles and his wife Mrs. Monique Coutard Pierre-Jacques.

Francois Muller is survived by his children: Mr. Charles Frantz Pierre-Jacques, Mrs. Linda Pierre-Jacques Champagne and husband Mr. Frantz Champagne, Dr. Henri Muller Pierre-Jacques and his significant other Ms. Rose DeSana, Mr. Guy-Robert Pierre-Jacques and his significant other Ms. Wideline Casseus, Ms. Nola Jean and her significant other Mr. Jean Salomon; Grandchildren: Jean Vernet (JV), Henri II (H2), Lovely, Guibenson, Guersie, Jeffrey, Guiddalthie, Robert-Ka; and former daughter-in-law, Dr. Kim Jaggers.

Siblings and their spouses also survive him, they are: Mrs. Fernande Jean-Gilles and husband Mr. Emmanuel Calizaire, Ms. Maud Liautaud Jules, Mr. & Mrs. Francois Carroll & Mrs. Marie-Enelle Pierre-Jacques, Mr. Guy Edouard Liautaud, Mrs. Bernadette Pierre-Jacques, Mrs. Rosemary Pierre-Jacques, Mrs. Marie-Lourdes Pierre-Jacques; former sister-in-law Ms. Mireille Conde Liautaud,

Additional surviving in-laws are: Mrs. Jeanne Benoit, Mrs. Mariette Benoit Etienne, Dr. Charles & Mrs. Danielle Benoit, Mrs. Rene Benoit Pierre-Louis, Mrs. Denise Benoit Cadet and husband Dr. Normil Cadet, Dr. Joseph & Mrs. Beatrice Benoit.

His surviving uncle and his wife are Mr. Andre & Mrs. Jeanine Garnier.

Nieces, nephews and spouses: Mr. Jean Pierre & Mrs. Elizabeth Benoit, Mr. Jean Richard Benoit, Ms. Monique Benoit, Mr. Philippe & Mrs. Diana Benoit, Ms. Tamara Benoit, Dr. Edwin & Mrs. Claudia Cadet, Mr. Vladimir Cadet, Mr. Yves Calizaire, Dr. Jacques-Edouard & Mrs. Sherly Etienne, Mr. Patrick & Mrs. Marjorie Etienne, Mr. Philippe & Mrs. Veronica Etienne, Dr. Richard & Mrs. Lydia Etienne, Mr. Joseph & Dr. Deborah Harris, Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Theresa Hutchinson, Mr. Ralph Jules, Mr. Lewis & Mrs. Patricia Benoit Kornhauser, Mr. Clifford & Mrs. Regine Laude, Mr. Gregory & Mrs. Kendelle Liautaud, Ms. Rachel Liautaud, Dr. Jean Claude & Dr. Linda Pierre-Louis, Mr. Jorge & Dr. Magdalena Samuel, Mr. Vincent & Mrs. Karlyne Siriban, Mr. Rashad & Mrs. Marsha Williams, Mr. Jim & Dr. Michele Wilson.

Grand nieces and nephews: Alexandria and Kiera Calizaire; Ashley, Kayla, Sebastien, Laurie, Isaac, and Noah Etienne; David, Daniel, and Camille Harris; Kira Hutchinson; Iznarra Kornhauser; Fabrice Laude; Christian and Tyler Liautaud; Christian and Canaan Pierre-Louis; Olivia Samuel; Fallon and Margeaux Siriban; Sebastien and Annabelle Verna; Sylas and Shayla Williams; Justin and Alexander James (AJ) Wilson.

Great-grand niece and nephew: Cisco & Cali Brown

Cousins, other family members, and close friends of the deceased: Ms. Marie Esteus, Mrs. Angela Gabriel, Ms. Liliane Macellus, Mr. Raymond & Mrs. Elide Michel, Mr. Roland & Mrs. Edith Rene, Ms. Lamise Rene, Ms. Mercedes Thermidor, Mr. Justin & Mrs. Mimose Turnier; Mr. Bertholet & Mrs. Marie-Josee Eugene, Mr. Rick Garnier, Mr. & Mrs. Georges Garnier, Mrs. Margareth Garnier, Mr. Robert Garnier, Mr. & Mrs. Eddy Garnier, Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Garnier, Mr. & Mrs. Tony Garnier and the Antoine, Barthole, Benoit, Bosman, Brisson, Champagne, Desdunes, Dimanche, Jaggers, Jean-Baptiste, Jean-Gilles, Jolly, Garnier, Gilles, Lacroix, Lefranc, Louis, Michel, Nero, Thermidor, Thurin and Woolley Families.

Muller lived a simple and rewarding life. Sharing his heart, home and blessings with his loved ones added joy to his life. Never wanting to suffer long, Muller was at peace while God prepared him to join his beloved Toye. Although Muller knew there would be sadness and tears, he felt comfortable believing the example he set of laughing and smiling through life while staying connected to those you love would be his legacy carried on through all the lives he touched.

Francois Muller leaves an abundance of loving relatives and friends who will always respect this humble man…their Francois Muller, Micou, Dad, Grandpa, Tipa, Daddy Pierre-Jacques, Mr. Pierre-Jacques, neighbor and friend.