"My most sincere sympathy to you and your family. I know words, at this point, may mean nothing to you because of the pain you are going thru and becoming self-absorbed, but let me share with you that when I lost my mother and thought I would die because of such unbearable pain and sorrow, I found Jehovah's Word, the Bible, very promising and help me to realize that I was not alone and that God also suffers because the death continues snatching other children of God. The Bible further reminded me of what God can do for mankind when Jehovah himself explained the meaning of his name "I shall prove to be what I shall prove to be" (Exodus 3:14) meaning Jehovah can become whatever is needed in order to fulfill his purposes and that it pleases him to use his power in behalf of those who love him. And one of his purposes is to resurrect our loved ones that are sleeping in death to provide the righteous and faithful ones with eternal life in paradise earth (Psalm 37: 10, 29). I promise you that you will find the Bible quite amazing and invigorating since this exerts power (Hebrews 4:12) beyond comprehension and persevere in prayer calling on his name (Psalm 50:15) and this will draw you close to him and he will draw close to you (James 4:8). Also, you will find the refuge and strength in times of distress (Psalm 46:1) by throwing your anxiety on him (1 Peter 5:7). "
In loving memory of
Jacques Antoine
February 10, 1935 - July 13, 2014
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 Église Baptiste De La Fraternite` in Miami, Florida. He actively worked in the church under the leadership of Pastor Wismy Athouriste. Frère 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 Frère 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.
Frère Jacques is survived by his beloved wife, loving children, fifteen grandchildren and siblings. Other family members and close friends including Antoine, Charlemagne, Tessono, Saturnè, Denis, Mede, Saint Clair, Trofort, Augustin, Noisette and Chevalier. In addition, a host of Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Church Members
Tributes
"One thing I will never forget as a child how you always made us laugh. As much as we, jazz, jeff, chels, robert, bri and I, used to bug you, you would get mad but still did stuff for us like go to the store and get us candy or simply give us cash. I remember as a child putting pillows in our shirts pretending we were pregnant and you would laugh at us. I also remember watching you watch soccer and/or boxing and you always made movements as if you were the one boxing or on the soccer feild. lol I love you dearly papi and i will surly miss you. God gained another angel and we will meet up again. See you soon ❤️ "
"The LORD has given, and the LORD has taken. May the name of the LORD be blessed." Papi you will always be in our hearts."
"Papi I thank you for everything you done for all of us. Thank you for buying us things, bringing us to school. We shared a lot of memories as we were growing up. I remember me Jeff, Jada, Chelsea, Robert & Brianna would always be your house mannnn those were good times. I remember when you had that white truck and I got in trouble from messing with it lol. I will never forget those times. We used to love going to Mummie and papi house. But you lived your life & now your watching over us. Continue to watch over us. I will never forget you. I love you with all my heart and always. "
"Thank you my father in heaven for loving us so much that you not only gave us your son that we may all be saved. You also took the time in your infinite wisdom to send us an earthly father who was perfect in every way."