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Official Obituary of

Innocent Marcelin

October 30, 2025 (age 73) 73 Years Old
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Innocent Marcelin Obituary

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.

 

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
November 15, 2025

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Island Memorial Funeral Home
49 S Munn Ave
East Orange, New Jersey 07017

Funeral Service
Saturday
November 15, 2025

10:00 AM
Island Memorial Funeral Home
49 S Munn Ave
East Orange, New Jersey 07017

Interment
Saturday
November 15, 2025

11:30 AM
Hollywood Memorial Park
1500 Stuyvesant Ave.
Union, NJ 07083

Reception

D & K Buffet
560 Main Street
East Orange, NJ 07018

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