Daniel Jean-Louis

Daniel was born to Frédérique Jean-Louis and Irene Falaiseau in Leogane, Haiti on November 3, 1932.

He immigrated to the United States in 1965 and lived in Nyack, NY.  In 1966 he met and married his beloved wife of 55 years, Edith (Andre) Jean-Louis.  They started their life together in Nyack, NY while also helping their children and family members immigrate to the states.  Daniel worked at Ciba-Geigy. He later worked and retired from Chromalloy.  In 1976 they moved to Spring Valley, NY before retiring to Pembroke Pines, Florida 31 years ago.

He was a father to Rocky Jean-Louis, Rachel Florence (Fred), Mayola Antoine, Herby Charles (Gladys), Marie Casimir. Grandfather to Kim Williams (Jherald), Kristen Charles, Kevin Charles(Lakisha), Natalie Casimir, Ashley Casimir(Renee),Taron Jean-Louis(Tashiara), Sakia Jean-Louis, Krystle Williams, Olivia Florence(Lindsay) and Freddy Florence; great-grandfather to Kayla, Kamyrn, Kyah,Jordyn, Eli, Isaiah, Takira, Tyvion, Takeem, Noah, Londyn and Sebastian.

Daniel leaves behind his loving sisters Paulette, Edith and Gabrielle, sister-in-law Bertha, many adoring nieces, and nephews especially Patrick “Papouche” Benjamin; and cherished and extended family and friends. 

Our father, also known as Pops, Dad, Pere Da, Grandpapa and Grampy, was a special one of a kind man. One who came from humble beginnings. With no formal education, he came to the US to ready to work. He had a full time job and would often work several part time jobs. With his wife, they purchased their first house in Spring Valley, NY.  That’s where he developed his love of flowers and landscaping.  He  created colorful palettes. People would stop in front of the house and marvel at the beauty of it all.  There was no project too big or too small for him. Whether it was adding a kitchen or building a bathroom, he did it.  In addition to flowers, his passions included music, especially Haitian music, WWE wrestling and talking Haitian politics.  He loved connecting with his family and would often be seen with his trusty address book calling them every day.  He was a faithful caregiver to our mother.  Thank you for showing us how to be hardworking and decent people.

Family and friends are invited to the visitation on Friday, February 11 from 10-11:30 at Fred Hunter Hollywood Funeral Home 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL. The funeral service will follow at 12pm at St. Bartholomew Roman Catholic Church 8005 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL. CDC guidelines will be followed at both locations. Masks must be worn and social distancing will be encouraged. 

On behalf of the family, we would like to thank each and every one of you for your prayers, thoughts and kind words during this difficult time. For our friends and family, may the Lord bless you and keep you safe as you return to your homes.