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Official Obituary of

Yves T. Joseph

February 10, 2026 (age 72) 72 Years Old
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Yves T. Joseph Obituary

Yves Turgot Joseph est né la 8 Aout 1953 a Mirebalais, Haiti. Il est le fils de Saint-Louis Joseph et de Agnes Fede. Le deuxieme des neuf enfants de la famille. Yonide Jospeh, Fred Joseph, Mireille Joseph, Claude Joseph, Margareth Louis, Harry Joseph, Louis Joseph, Francoise Jean. Il a laisse six enfants : Righetti Joseph, Stanley Joseph, Richardson Joseph, Macdonald Joseph, Widmaier Joseph, Sophie Joseph et ses trois petits enfants : Aliyah Jean, Dorvenson Duverge, Madone Joseph. Dés son Jeune age, Yves a fait preuve de leadership. Il a fait ses etudes primaires a JeanphilipDaut a Mirebalais. Il a commence ses etudes secondaires au lycee de Mirebais, puis il a termine ses etudes Secondaires au lycee toussaint  Louverture a Port-au-prince. Il a obtenu son premier emploi au departement des Finances de Port-au-prince ou il s’était distingue au point de trouver une bourse pour etudier en Allemagne. Il est specialise aux services dounaniers. Ensuite il a fait une etude en droit. Il a passe 19 ans dans l’administration  puplique en Haiti. Il a été directeur des douanes dans plusieurs villes, Telque Cap-Haitien, Port-de-paix, Miragoane, et aussi il a travaille au bureau de la douane de Port-au-prince. Tout au long de sa carriere, Yves a encadre de nombreux Jeunes, contribuant a faconner la prochaine generation d’agents des douanes. En 1996, Yves a reside aux Etats-unis, ou il a continue a construire sa vie et celle de sa famille. Il a obtenu son diplôme d’opticien a Essex County College en Juin 2003. Il a travaille chez Canfield Technology pendant de nombreuse annees. Il devient un membre actif de l’eglise Catholique Holy Spirit et fut profondement implique dans les affaires sacerdotales. Connu pour sa generosite, sou honnetete et sa forte croyance en la Regle d’or <<Fais aux autres ce que tu voudrais qu’on te fasse>> Yves était un pilier de sa communaute. Yves Turgot Joseph était le fier père de six enfants et le grand-père de trois enfants. Il est decede le 10 Fevrier 2026, laissant derriere, lui un heritage de mentorat, d’integrite et d’amour. Son impact sur sa famille, ses collegues et sa communaute restera toujours dans les memoires.


Yves Turgot Joseph was born on August 8, 1953, in Mirebalais, Haiti. He was the son of Saint-Louis Joseph and Agnes Fede, the second of nine children. His siblings were Yonide Joseph, Fred Joseph, Mireille Joseph, Claude Joseph, Margareth Louis, Harry Joseph, Louis Joseph, and Francoise Jean. He left behind six children: Righetti Joseph, Stanley Joseph, Richardson Joseph, Macdonald Joseph, Widmaier Joseph, and Sophie Joseph, and three grandchildren: Aliyah Jean, Dorvenson Duverge, and Madone Joseph. From a young age, Yves demonstrated leadership qualities. He completed his primary education at Jeanphilip Daut in Mirebalais. He began his secondary studies at the Lycée de Mirebalais and finished at the Lycée Toussaint Louverture in Port-au-Prince. He obtained his first job in the Finance Department in Port-au-Prince, where he distinguished himself to the point of receiving a scholarship to study in Germany. He specialized in customs services. He then studied law. He spent 19 years in the Haitian public administration. He served as a customs director in several cities, including Cap-Haïtien, Port-de-Paix, and Miragoâne, and also worked at the Port-au-Prince customs office. Throughout his career, Yves mentored many young people, helping to shape the next generation of customs officers. In 1996, Yves moved to the United States, where he continued to build his life and that of his family. He earned his optician's diploma from Essex County College in June 2003. He worked at Canfield Technology for many years. He became an active member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church and was deeply involved in priestly affairs. He is greatly known for his generosity, honesty, and strong belief in the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," Yves was a pillar of his community. Yves Turgot Joseph was the proud father of six children and grandfather of three. He passed away on February 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of mentorship, integrity, and love. His impact on his family, colleagues, and community will forever be remembered.

 

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
February 28, 2026

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Holy Spirit and Our Lady Help-Christians Church
17 N. Clinton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
 

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Funeral Mass
Saturday
February 28, 2026

10:00 AM
Holy Spirit and Our Lady Help-Christians Church
17 N. Clinton St
East Orange, NJ 07017

Interment following funeral service
Saturday
February 28, 2026

11:30 AM
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
125 Central Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07018

Reception

Bella Italia
535 Central Ave.
Orange, NJ 07050

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