Serge C. Dimanche
October 24, 1940 ~ April 29, 2019
Serge Charles Dimanche of Falls Church, VA, originally from Haiti, passed away peacefully at his home on April 29, 2019 at 7:45am.
Serge was born in Port au Prince, Haiti on October 24, 1940 to Lys and Françoise Dimanche.
He immigrated to the United States in November 1963 to Washington DC. He married Raquel Dimanche in 1989 and their families blended seamlessly. Serge cared for all his children tremendously. To him, the bond of family was of utmost importance. His other loves were his bird, Lolita and beloved dog, General. He also enjoyed a good steak, listening to Haitian music, spending time with family and the San Francisco 49ers. Serge was a committed employee, working for the Hilton hotels for over 40 years as a banquet server. Through this work, he was able to meet many dignataries and celebrities. He was very proud of his photo with former President Bill Clinton, displayed prominently in his home. He loved to retell the priviledge of kneeling to greet patron saint Mother Teresa on her visit to Washington, DC.
Serge is survived by his wife, Raquel Dimanche, his children Marie-May Craan, Marie-Jude Bissainthe, Claudine Kravetz, Cynthia Barrera and George Robbins. His grandchildren, Raphaël Craan, Micaël Craan, Immanuëlle Craan, Britni Kravetz, Briana Kravetz, Christian Kravetz, Ashley Allen, Christian Barrera, Lyda Barrera, Priya Robbins, Ilan Robbins, Avani Robbins, great-grandson Gabriël Craan, daughter-in-law Nisha Robbins and sons-in-law Cliford Craan, Chad Kravetz, and Jean-Philippe Bissainthe. He is also survived by a large family located in New York, Florida, Virginia and Haiti.
A memorial Mass is to be held at St. James Catholic Church, 905 Park Ave., Falls Church, Va 22046 at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 1st. Burial to follow at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, Va 22042.
Serge was born in Port au Prince, Haiti on October 24, 1940 to Lys and Françoise Dimanche.
He immigrated to the United States in November 1963 to Washington DC. He married Raquel Dimanche in 1989 and their families blended seamlessly. Serge cared for all his children tremendously. To him, the bond of family was of utmost importance. His other loves were his bird, Lolita and beloved dog, General. He also enjoyed a good steak, listening to Haitian music, spending time with family and the San Francisco 49ers. Serge was a committed employee, working for the Hilton hotels for over 40 years as a banquet server. Through this work, he was able to meet many dignataries and celebrities. He was very proud of his photo with former President Bill Clinton, displayed prominently in his home. He loved to retell the priviledge of kneeling to greet patron saint Mother Teresa on her visit to Washington, DC.
Serge is survived by his wife, Raquel Dimanche, his children Marie-May Craan, Marie-Jude Bissainthe, Claudine Kravetz, Cynthia Barrera and George Robbins. His grandchildren, Raphaël Craan, Micaël Craan, Immanuëlle Craan, Britni Kravetz, Briana Kravetz, Christian Kravetz, Ashley Allen, Christian Barrera, Lyda Barrera, Priya Robbins, Ilan Robbins, Avani Robbins, great-grandson Gabriël Craan, daughter-in-law Nisha Robbins and sons-in-law Cliford Craan, Chad Kravetz, and Jean-Philippe Bissainthe. He is also survived by a large family located in New York, Florida, Virginia and Haiti.
A memorial Mass is to be held at St. James Catholic Church, 905 Park Ave., Falls Church, Va 22046 at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 1st. Burial to follow at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, Va 22042.
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My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in the hope of seeing your loved one again in the resurrection. John 5:28,29
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. When someone we love dies, it’s natural to want to see that person again. God promises us that He will comfort us in our trials if we go to him in prayer. 2 Corinthians 1:3 calls him the God of all comfort. I’d like to share with y’all this link that shows 12 steps on coping with grief that is good for sharing. I have personally found this very comforting and I hope y’all do as well. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=102018086&srcid=share
My father, my Pops, my Ole man, my Papie..in life I thought you were INVINCIBLE. Never would I have thought that I would be writing a tribute. I miss you, always have! I know when you held my hand that would be our last ever hand hold. When you asked me to help you wipe your nose after blowing it. The kisses on you forehead, the faint smell of your cologne. I miss this all of you my Pops. I love you always Papi, I will always love you..love Teeny
2yrs Papi and I miss you. Thank you for your daily butterfly visits. I know you are resting well. Je t’aime..until we meet again
I miss you Papi..another year w/o you..never knew how much I’d miss you!! I love you 3yrs pass..I know you’re resting easy..I will always see you in the sunrises, sunsets, in the butterflies ?
Hello,
It was nice to read about you and how special you were to your family. I took in every word because to me, that’s all I had to go off of regarding your life.
You had a very handsome smile and seemed like a gentleman. I had hoped to get to know you, but I guess it was not meant to be in this lifetime. I hope you are resting peacefully…
Love, your daughter
Lisa