Jacques M. Estriplet Obituary (1950

Jacques Michel Estriplet, nicknamed Jacquot, was born on September 6, 1950, in Jacmel, Haiti. His parents were Emilio and Lourdes Ada Estriplet. The family resided in the neighboring southeastern town called Belle-Anse, Haiti. Jacquot was one of 16 birthed children. He was a miracle male child because his mother Ada had difficulty not only giving birth, but keeping her male children alive. When was approaching the time to deliver Jacquot, his parents travelled to Jacmel, in order to save his life. After Jacquot's birth, his mom Ada kept Jacquot in dresses and braids for 2 years, to make him look like a girl, as a way to fool the loup-garous (werewolves) who were constantly seeking to mysteriously kill baby boys in the region. After the family lost 10 babies and children, Jacquot became the 2nd surviving child after his older sister Micheline. Jacquot was born and raised in the Catholic faith to which his parents were devoted members. He was christened at the Saint Jacques and Saint Phillip Church in Jacmel. Afterwards, His parents travelled back to Belle-Anse. There Jacquot attended his primary and elementary schools. Then after, his parents sent him to live with his uncle, Max Lemaire, in Canape-Vert, Port-au-Prince, to continue his secondary education. In 1976, Jacquot travelled to Montreal, Canada to participate in the Summer Olympic Games, where he stayed for a while. Later on, he crossed the border into the United States to reside with his Mom and siblings: Duther, Flore, Maggie, Nancy, and Micheline along with her family who migrated from Africa. While living in Brooklyn, NY, Jacquot became a hard worker driving the Yellow Cabs in the boroughs of New York City. He was a very handsome, well-mannered and laid back man; that which made him irresistible to women. At some point in time, Jacquot met with Carline Chevalier with whom he had a pair of children: Tracy and Clifford Estriplet. Jacquot was a great dad, a nice brother, and a respectful man. He loved to play the guitar, cards, checkers, dominoes, etc. In his search of a better life for his family, he moved a couple of times: from Brooklyn to Georgia, then to Philadelphia. Throughout his life's journey, he became diabetic and as a result, his health condition spiraled down. His later years in life were very painful, and as he expressed it himself, he kept fighting to hold on for the wellbeing of his kids, until his body gave up. Jacquot departed this life on April 19, 2020, while living with his family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after a long battle with health complications. He is survived by his children, Albertine, Nadia, Tracy and Clifford; his older sister, Mrs. Micheline Estriplet Midouin, and his youngest sister, Mrs. Nancy Estriplet St-Jean . Jacquot will be greatly missed by all those who were privileged to know him.