- Date Of Birth: December 18, 1936
- Date Of Death: November 26, 2021
- State: New Jersey
Joseph Mavila Piezema was born to Philostene Pierre and Therancia Josema on December 18th, 1936, in Haute Feuille/ Dessalines, Haiti. He was the sixth of nine children and grew up closely with his siblings as there were 5 men and 4 ladies.
At a young age, Joseph attended school near his hometown in Pont Mason, Dessalines. He then moved to Gonaives, Haiti to further his education to pursue a tailoring career, and soon attained the name Boss Lavi. On September 22nd, 1965, Joseph married the love of his life, Aline Charles Altidor. Joseph established himself as a tailor and an agriculture worker but also yearned to travel and seek new opportunities. In January 1971, he migrated to East Orange, New Jersey and later sent for his late wife, children, & nephews.
For 35 years, Joseph worked two full time jobs as a facility technician at Columbus Hospital and Windsor Gardens Care Center to provide for his family. Despite leaving his home country early on in his life, he continued to support his family back home. He was a property manager for his estates in Haiti as well as his residence in Newark, Nj. He was a church member of Mount Olives Church of God in Orange, Nj, and a staple community member of CAODEHF nonprofit organization.
On November 26th, 2021 at 7:58 in the evening, Joseph M. Piezema was called home to be with his Heavenly Father. His willing spirit will forever rest in the hearts of his six children: Kerline Piezema, Roselaine Piezema, Fonique Piezema, Denis Piezema, Alex Piezema, Jude Piezema and his daughter-in-law, Madje Piezema. His 12 grandchildren: Polywenchow Casseus, Jenny Estime, Sabrina Noel, Phoebe Alexandra Michel, Francia Noel, Jeananick Exi, Lateisha Celine Exi, Matthew A. Piezema, Mark Piezema, Annie Grace Exi, Luke Piezema, and Messiah Piezema. His 5 great grandchildren: Cyndriana M. St. Germain, Trinity Juliana Harris, Estherlyne Casseus, Caleb Casseus, and Josue Casseus. He is also survived by his dear sister, Erancia Pierre, his brother-in-law Pastor Ocaoamy Paul a great number of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
To our angel: Thank you for being the patriarch of our family – for showing us the value of hard work, loyalty, humility, devotedness, sacrifice, and generosity. Thank you for providing us with your support, protection, and wisdom. We’d like to express our gratitude for all you have done for our family and the entire community of Haute-Feuille; you were always willing to extend a helping hand to whoever needed it. Although it pains us to know that you are no longer with us, we find joy in the fact that you have lived a great extensive life and you now are at peace, resting in the arms of your Heavenly Father. We will always love you; we will always cherish the moments we’ve shared with you, and you will sincerely be missed.
