Marc Julio Elizee

After completing high school in Port au Prince, Haiti, Marc Julio emigrated to Montreal, Canada to pursue higher education and better opportunities. In 1981, he received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at the University of Quebec in Montreal. Always resolute in his quest for greater knowledge, he later attended both the University of Montreal and McGill University and obtained certificates in advanced studies in Health & Occupational Safety as well as in Industrial Hygiene. Simply known as “Julio” or his affectionate nickname “Yoyo” by his siblings, relatives, and friends, his infectious smile and laughter always made him the life of the party at any family gathering. Marc Julio met the love of his life , Marie Kettly Elizee, in Montreal, Canada and tied the knot on February 18, 1978. They had three beautiful daughters, Tatiana, Samantha, and Naomi.

Marc Julio worked for years as a food and safety inspector all over the province of Quebec in Canada before he decided to relocate to Florida with his family in 1989 in order to chase greater economic opportunity and the American Dream. After the passing of his beloved wife Marie Kettly in 2020, he retired after a 31-year career as a medical laboratory scientist with SmithKline Beecham and Florida Medical Center in South Florida.

Marc Julio was a devoted husband, a loving father, a very affectionate grandfather with strong family values, strict and fair, meticulous, inspired many by his discipline and work ethics. He relished with great joy in the company of his siblings, relatives, and friends.Marc Julio had a great sense of humor and had a nickname for everyone he cared for. He loved to entertain, go on bike rides, and garden. In his downtime, he enjoyed watching mixed martial arts, boxing, and European soccer league games. He also had a deep appreciation for the arts and music. He collected multiple pieces of artwork from Haitian artists and listened to many genres like reggae, konpa, and jazz. He will be missed forever by his children, grandchildren, siblings, cousins, family, and friends.

A Mass of the Christian Burial for Marc will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at St Bonaventure Catholic Church, 1301 SW 136th Ave, Davie, FL 33325.

The mass may be viewed live by following this link:

https://www.stbonaventurechurch.com/elizee

Viewing services will be held privately. Those wishing to send flowers may have them sent to the funeral home before 4:00 P.M. on Friday, November 5, 2021.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BabioneBocaRaton.com for the Elizee family.