Jethro Exantus was born on February 26th 1997 in New Jersey to the parents of Emmanuella and Paul Exantus. Jethro was an amazing son, loving brother, nephew, grandson, devoted God Father and loyal friend. Jethro was affectionate and caring to everyone in his life. His main interests were his family, sports and fashion.
Jethro was raised in Maplewood, NJ where he grew up. He was the youngest of his 4 siblings. He looked up to his eldest brothers Juvens, Daniel and Paul Jr. They all shared a love of the sports, especially basketball. DeHart and Maplecrest Park are where they spent countless hours of quality time on the basketball courts. Jethro also admired his older sister Esther. He idolized her achievements and was extremely proud to be her younger brother.
Jethro graduated from Columbia High School in 2015. He played Freshman basketball with his peers where he thrived, and really developed a love for the sport. He continued his studies at Essex County College then later, attended Lincoln Technical Institute in Union, where he excelled and earned a certificate in HVAC and Electronic Systems. Recently, Jethro found a new passion in trading and online economics and enjoyed teaching and mentoring people in it as well.
In his later years, Jethro grew a passion for style and trending apparel. He passed on his stylish taste to his Godson Julius, to whom he adored. Jethro relished in his role as a God parent, cherished every moment he had with him and bestowed his dapper qualities & more. He spent lots time with his friends and family to assure their happiness, he truly made an impact on everyone in his life.
On June 14, 2021, Jethro was called home to be with the Lord. He will forever live through his family and their memories of him. Sharing the remembrance of his life are:
His Mother: Emmanuella
His Father: Paul
His Brothers: Juvens, Daniel and Paul Jr.
His Sister: Esther
His 2 Grandmothers, Aunts, Uncles, and many cousins
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