Jean Fedon Florestal of
Atlantic City, New Jersey passed away on October 19, 2023. He was born on August 15, 1943, in Duval Jacque - Croix-Des Bourquet, Haiti.
Jean Fedon was a very vibrant, funny & charismatic person who loved his family dearly. He was a loving and caring father, husband, grandfather, uncle and a friend to many. He was very easy going, loved to laugh and could make a joke out of almost anything. Although from the later years of his life, he had many health issues such as heart failure, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney issues, etc. which prevented him from being his full authentic self, but his strength and drive to live and spending more time with his family and doing his favorite things, such as cooking his favorite dishes, watching his favorite shows on TV, going to church, spending time on the Atlantic City Board Walk during the summer days, feeding the birds and also watching the sun set. These were his all-time favorite things to do and enjoyed the most. Jean Fedon will truly be missed by his family, friends and church community.
Jean Fedon's wife Marie Aminie predeceased him in 2020. Jean Fedon is survived by his six children; daughter Anise and husband Christophe, sons Willy, Walex and wife Stephane, daughter Nerline and husband Gasner, son, Frantzcy & daughter Fedena. Survived by his nine grandchildren; Christina, Chris Jr., Wilkinson, Te'jean, Bella, Stephen, Gabrielle, Skylar & Aiden. Jean Fedon is predeceased by his parents Marie Louise Dejean and Felix Florestal and is survived by his five brothers and sisters; Marie France Cineus, Jean Robert Florestal, Jean Rosevele Florestal, Philomene Florestal, Roselor Florestal. Jean Fedon will greatly be missed by his cousins, nieces and nephews.
Jean Fedon dedicated his life to family and his career started with being a dedicated farmer while he was in Haiti, working half of his life in his family farming business. When he came here in to United States in the year of 1985, for better opportunities for himself and family, he took some courses to learn English as a second language and worked thirty plus years in the Casino industry, mostly atTrump Taj Mahal on the restaurant hospitality side and worked his way up the latter from there. Although he was living in the States, he supported his family back home, however his mind was never too far away from home thinking of family specially his wife and children in Haiti. He worked hard and saved and applied for his family; wife and children to come the United States to live with him for better opportunities, work & schools. In the mid-nineties with all of his hard and perseverance his dream become a reality. He brought his wife and six children to the United States, reunited at last, to live with him and be happily ever after again. Jean Fedon lived in the Atlantic City areas with his family for many years and retired from the Casino industry about 15 years ago today.
Viewing and funeral services will be held at The Haitian Evangelical Baptist Church at: 6045 W. Jersey Avenue, Egg Harbor, NJ 08234.
The Viewing visitation will be help on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, from 9:00am – 10:00am – Follow by Funeral service from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Final burial & resting place will be at Holy Cross Cemetery at: 5061 Harding Hwy, Mays Landing NJ 08830
Follow up after the Funeral service & Burial a Repost/Reception will be held at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Hall at: 7004 Ridge Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234.
Lastly, the Florestal family would like to express their appreciation to Adams Perfect Funeral Home for their assistance during this difficult time.