Innocent Marcelin

Innocent Marcelin obituary, East Orange, NJ

Innocent Marcelin

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Nov

15

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Island Memorial Funeral Home

49 S Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017

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Nov

15

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Island Memorial Funeral Home

49 S Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017

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Nov

15

Service

12:00 p.m.

D & K Buffet

560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018

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Nov

15

Interment

11:30 a.m.

Hollywood Memorial Park

1500 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083

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Innocent Marcelin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Island Memorial Funeral Home on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Innocent was born on October 15, 1952, in St-Marc, HaitiHT. His mother's name was Tamise Gabriel. He grew up in Poirier with his mother Tamise Gabriel, his stepfather Murah Gabriel, his younger brother and his four younger sisters. And he attended school there. From a young age he left Haiti and came to the USA, and he was known for his sense of humor and his kindness.
Family and Relationships
Innocent married Maryse Germain Marcelin on August 3rd, 2004, together they shared 21 years and raised one child: Julie Marcelin. Family meant everything to Innocent, and he was always known as a good partner to his wife and a good father for his child.
In his free time, Innocent enjoyed music, his gambling known as bolèt. He especially loved Tropicana'Band and always passed his free time with friends after work. Those who knew him will always remember him: as a good positive person with great energy.
Innocent will lovingly be remembered by Maryse Marcelin, Julie Marcelin, Clane Dorcent, Montas Louis, Suffrant St-Jean, Julia Gabriel, Nelson Dorcent, Marie France Francois, Angeline Dorcent and more of family members and cherished friends.
Innocent will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved him. Although he's gone; but he will NEVER be forgotten.
If You Would Like To Send A Flower Arrangement To The Service Being Held On Saturday, November 15th, 2025, Please Be Aware That The Deadline For Ordering Through Our Online Portal Is Thursday, November 13th, 2025, AT 12:00 PM.
ANY ORDERS PLACED AFTER 11/13/2025, 12:00PM WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
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Upcoming Events

Nov

15

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Island Memorial Funeral Home

49 S Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017

Send Flowers

Nov

15

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Island Memorial Funeral Home

49 S Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017

Send Flowers

Nov

15

Service

12:00 p.m.

D & K Buffet

560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018

Send Flowers

Nov

15

Interment

11:30 a.m.

Hollywood Memorial Park

1500 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Island Memorial Funeral Home

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.