Obituary of Raphael Jean-Noel

Mr. Raphael Jean-Noel died on January 13, 2021 following a brief illness. He was 84 years old. He is survived by seven children and their spouses, Johnsly Jean-Noel, Frantzces Alabre and Gardy, Peters Jean-Noel and Annetta, McNamary Jean-Noel and Maria Divina, Chrisdarlin Jean-Noel, Chrisdarline Emilcar and Jean, and Raphael Jean-Noel Jr and Pascale. Raphael also leaves behind numerous grandchildren which include Ashline, Abigail, Johanna, Narline and Matthew Jean-Noel, Alisha, Kenneth and Jonathan Alabre, Tyler and Kylie Jean-Noel, Malachi Jean-Noel, Eric, Laura and Catherine Emilcar, Sydnie, and Chloe Jean- Noel, and his great-grandchildren India and Egypt. Also affected by his death are his cousins and allies from the Jean-Noel family, the Pierre-Jerome family, and the Eustache family. Mr. Jean-Noel was born in Grand Riviere, Haiti, the son of Alexandre Jean-Noel Fils and Anicette Pierre-Jerome. He was one of eight siblings (Genevieve Jean-Noel, Marie Mercie Jean-Noel, Cyrianne Jean-Noel, Hertha Jean-Noel, Mimose Jean-Noel, Cyriaque Jean-Noel and Roger Jean-Noel). Raphael completed his professional studies in Health Administration at Damien College in Haiti. Amongst his many achievements, Raphael worked as Director of Sanitation in Cap Haitian until he migrated to New York with his family in 1983. Raphael was a man of character, a model husband to his beloved wife Martha, a loving father and grandfather, and a leader in the Catholic Church where he served as the Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of Refuge. Raphael devoted much of his time in post-retirement to mentor the youth and pray for the sick in his community. As man of God and patriarch of his family, Raphael raised his children with great honor. He taught us to love each other, to care for others, and to respect our elders. Raphael enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Our family is grateful for the legacy he has left us. Family and friends will have the opportunity to pay their last tribute to our beloved father. Zoom link will be provided for the following events: • Virtual wake on January 22, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. • The funeral mass will be celebrated on January 23, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church, 75 Post Avenue, Westbury, New York. ***Please DO NOT send flowers to the virtual wake, church, or cemetery where they are NOT ALLOWED. In lieu of flowers rememberances may be made in the form of contributions to the Notre Dame De LA MEDAILLE MIRACULEUSE Institution/Act for Haiti @ www.actforhaiti.org. Please mention "Raphael Jean-Noel" when making contributions! Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86200221810?pwd=R0RaeUFGYzBsd2N6NU5YenY0QXBtUT09