Raymond Desinor Obituary

Raymond Desinor, 98, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life.

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on September 19, 1926, to Alice Petit and St-Victor Desinor, Raymond was the youngest of five children. A man of resilience and unwavering strength, he dedicated his life to his family and community. Raymond attended the prestigious Petit Séminaire Collège Saint-Martial and Institution Saint-Louis de Gonzague, where he laid the foundation for a life of learning and service.

In his early career as a foreman in construction, Raymond played a significant role in shaping the infrastructure of his beloved Haiti. His time working at a pharmacy sparked a lifelong passion for practical medicine, earning him a reputation as a trusted caretaker within his community, always armed with his trusted penicillin to help loved ones in need.

In 1952, Raymond married the love of his life, Clarice Calixte. Together, they shared 35 years of marriage and raised nine children: Gladys, Yanick, Chantal, Jean Raymond, Magalie, Marjorie, Vendrix, Ruthgina, and Daphne. As a devoted husband and father, Raymond built a legacy of love, faith, and sacrifice.

In September 1969, Raymond immigrated to the United States, paving the way for a brighter future for his family. He worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard before serving his community as an employee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

Retirement brought Raymond closer to his family, earning him the affectionate title of “Papam” from his grandchildren. Known for his nurturing spirit, he took great joy in babysitting, spoiling his grandchildren with McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts, and his signature steak and potatoes. He cherished long walks, traveling, and dreaming of hitting the jackpot. Above all, Raymond loved spending time with his family and sharing stories of his remarkable life.

Raymond will be remembered for his kindness, unshakable work ethic, and the joy he brought to every gathering.

After the untimely passing of his beloved wife, Raymond has now been peacefully reunited with her. He is survived by his seven daughters: Gladys (Daniel) Joseph, Yanick (Renel) Petitfrere, Chantal (Sergio) Borgella, Dr. Magalie (Emmanuel) Celesna, Marjorie, Ruthgina (Wesley) Pamphile, and Daphne; and two sons: Jean (Carol) Desinor and Vendrix Desinor. He is also survived by his nine granddaughters: Fabiola, Aisha, Tanieka, Theresa, Phylicia (Jeffrey) Jenkins, Courtney, Kiesha (Brandon) Newton, Natalie (Aaron) Thompson, and Clarice; and five grandsons: Serge-Imhotep, Raymond, Ahkeem (Caryn) Desinor, Clifford, and Clarence (Miryam)  Desinor.

Raymond’s legacy extends to 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, Camerin Milling. He was preceded in death by son-in-law Renel Petitfrere his two grandsons, David Sejourne and Pascal Petit-Frère, and two granddaughters, Gracey and Patrice Petit-Frère.

Although he is no longer with us, Raymond will live forever in our hearts, for “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

Services:
A celebration of Raymond’s life will be held at Christian Life Center, 2699 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, on January 11, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The repass will follow at Monarch Funeral Home’s Tribute Room, 2950 N. State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063.

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