Calixte Michel

Calixte Michel was born on May 28, 1937, in Leogane, Haiti. The 2nd child of Jesulhomme Michel and Elida Celestin, Calixte enjoyed spending time with his siblings and extended family. Family was very important to him, and he made sure that he provided for his growing family. Calixte relocated to Port-au-Prince in his late teens, where he later worked for Maison Madsen. In 1975, Calixte left Haiti for the United States, in search of better opportunities for himself and his family that he left behind. After getting settled in the U.S., he worked at a local hotel for a few years. In 1976, he began dating the love of his life, Elianne Saint-Louis. They later married in October 1978. Between 1980 and 1981, his older children joined him in the U.S. In 1981, he began working for the Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management as a truck driver. During his tenure with the county, he also worked as an instructor to individuals who needed to retake the CDL truck driver exam. In 2001, he retired from the county after 20 years of service. Following retirement, Calixte maintained an active and productive life. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. He also enjoyed gardening, music, politics, along with watching sports and wrestling. He was an active sacrament member of his church, the Cathedral of St. Mary, along with his prayer group, La Sainte Famille, which meets at St. James Catholic Church. Even with all his activities, he always found time to assist family, friends, neighbors, and his church. Known for his love of hats and for his calm and wise demeanor, he left a lasting mark on everyone he met. On January 27, 2024, Calixte was called home to be with the Lord, as he was surrounded by his family. Calixte Michel leaves behind a tremendous legacy in his family. Calixte leaves behind his wife, Elianne; his children: Marie-Mitho, Guylene, Mireille, Reynald, Frantzy, Willy, and Kelly; his sons-in-law: Joseph Marcel Buisson, and Emmanuel Ronald Bertrand; his daughters-in-law: Maggie, Viergela, Erlande, and Evelyne; his brother: Joseph Dominique Amilcar; his sisters: Fernande Amilcar, and Dieuvenaise Amilcar; his grandchildren: Pascal, Martine, Emmanuel, Priscilla, Melissa, Vanessa, Alysha, Jessica, Stephanie, Joshua, Jordan, Tyra, Chelsea, Micah, Izaal, Emmanuel, Imir, Frantz Junior, Frantzy, and Loulou; his brothers-in-law: Frenel Saint-Louis, and Wilson Saint-Louis; his sisters-in-law, Immacula Saint-Louis, and Amarant Amilcar; his great-grandchildren, cousins, godchildren, nieces, nephews, the Celestin family, the Amilcar family, the Saint-Louis family, the St. Eloi family, the Georges family, the Riche family, the Benjamin family, and the Jean-Pierre family. Calixte is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Agenord Michel; his daughter, Maculeuse Michel; and his grandchildren: Carl, Janiyah, and Alissa. He will be deeply missed.

Calixte Michel

May 28, 1937 - January 27, 2024

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