Jacques Sarr

Jacques Sarr obituary, Chicago, IL

Jacques Sarr

Jacques Sarr Obituary

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We Remember
The Sarr family and the Carbonel family, friends, students and staff of the Jacques Language Academy and the African community of Chicago deeply regret to announce the death of Jacques Sarr on Friday January 26, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
On November 12, 1964, he was born in Kaolack, Senegal, to his father, Simon Sarr, and his mother, Fatou Sarr.
Jacques's academic journey began at an elementary school in Fadiouth, Senegal, followed by Gaston Berger High School in Kaolack. He passionately pursued higher education,earning a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and literature from the University of Assas Panthéon and Dauphine in Paris (France). Subsequently, he obtained his master's degree from Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal, specializing in European communication, administration, and management. His quest for knowledge led him to further studies in foreign languages & applied linguistics at DePaul University and North Central University.
Jacques was deeply passionate about teaching and learning languages. In 2017, he opened a JILA language center in Chicago: Jacques International Language Academy. He was a dedicated linguist who spoke nine languages. He took pride in his unique pedagogy, ensuring his students excelled in every language course they took. Jacques's life was enriched by his extensive life journey across Africa, Europe & North America. He forged invaluable connections and gathered profound insights along the way.
Remembered as a loving brother, uncle, friend, teacher, and mentor, Jacques will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He possessed a genuine passion for language, literature, and culture, and above all, for fostering connections with people from diverse backgrounds. He was known for his openness, generosity, and cheerful personality. He found joy in teaching languages, appreciating art, and being surrounded by loved ones.
Jacques is survived by his adoring sisters, Odile Carbonel, Emilie Sarr, and the family of Elisabeth Sarr, his nieces, nephews, and extended family in Senegal, as well as countless friends across the globe.
May his soul rest in eternal peace!
Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-370-2959 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.
Graveside service Tuesday, February 13, 10am Bohemian National Cemetery, 5255 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60630.
Friends and family are gathering 6pm at Badou Senegalese Restaurant, 1945 - 1947 W. Howard St. Chicago, IL to further celebrate Jacques' life.
Faire-part
La famille Sarr et la famille Carbonel, les amis, les étudiants et staff du Jacques Language Academy et la communauté africaine de Chicago ont le profond regret d'annoncer le décès de Jacques Sarr survenu le vendredi 26 janvier 2024 à Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Jacques est né le 12 novembre 1964 à Kaolack, au Sénégal, de son père, Simon Sarr, et de sa mère, Fatou Sarr.
Le parcours académique de Jacques a commencé dans une école primaire à Fadiouth, au Sénégal, suivi par le Lycée Gaston Berger à Kaolack. Il poursuit avec passion des études supérieures et obtient une licence en langues et littératures étrangères à l'Université Panthéon Assas et à Dauphine à Paris (France). Par la suite, il a obtenu sa maîtrise à l'Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, Sénégal, avec une spécialisation en communication, administration et gestion européennes. Sa quête de connaissances l'a amené à poursuivre ses études en langues étrangères et en linguistique appliquée à l'Université DePaul et à la North Central University aux USA.
Jacques était profondément passionné par l'enseignement et l'apprentissage des langues. En 2017, il ouvre un centre linguistique JILA à Chicago: Jacques International Language Academy. C'était un linguiste dévoué qui parlait neuf langues. Il était fier de sa pédagogie unique, veillant à ce que ses étudiants excellent dans chaque cours de langue qu'ils suivaient. La vie de Jacques a été enrichie par son long voyage à travers l'Afrique, l'Europe et l'Amérique du Nord. Il a forgé des liens inestimables et recueilli des connaissances approfondies tout au long de son parcours.
On se souviendra de Jacques comme d'un frère, d'un oncle, d'un ami, d'un enseignant et d'un mentor aimant. Il manquera beaucoup à sa famille et à ses amis. Il possédait une véritable passion pour la langue, la littérature et la culture et, par-dessus tout, pour l'établissement de liens avec des personnes d'horizons divers. Il était connu pour son ouverture d'esprit, sa générosité et sa personnalité enjouée. Il trouvait de la joie à enseigner les langues, à apprécier l'art et à être entouré de ses proches.
Jacques laisse dans le deuil ses sœurs adorées, Odile Carbonel et Emilie Sarr, ainsi que la famille d'Elisabeth Sarr, ses nièces, neveux et sa famille élargie au Sénégal, ainsi que d'innombrables amis à travers le monde.
Que son âme repose en paix !
Service funéraire le mardi 13 février à 10 h Cimetière national de Bohême, 5255 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60630.
Les amis et la famille se réunissent à 18 heures au restaurant sénégalais Badou, 1945 - 1947 W. Howard St. Chicago, IL pour célébrer davantage la vie de Jacques.
Arrangements par Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-370-2959 ou www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.
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