Marie Claude

Fleurimond

Marie Claude Fleurimond was born November 15, 1958 to Melie Francois Antoine and Nauclais Antoine in Port-de-Paix, Haiti.

In 1981, Marie came to the United States then married Dorvelien Fleurimond in 1982.  From this union three children were born—Linda Peterson, Kevin Fleurimond and David Fleurimond.

She was a resident of Teaneck, NJ for five years. Prior to her residency in New Jersey Marie lived in Watchula (FL), Elmsford (NY) and White Plains (NY).

Marie was self-employed and an avid entrepreneur. She purchased merchandise from the United States and sold them in Haiti, particularly from her well-known store in Port-au-Prince, called Claudie Shop. Due to the hurricane in 2010, Marie was forced to relocate her store to Port-de-Paix, where it continues to thrive to this day.

She leaves behind to mourn her daughter Linda Peterson of Teaneck, NJ, two sons; Kevin Fleurimond of Ohio and David Fleurimond of Passaic, NJ and two grandchildren; Mia Peterson and Caleb Peterson of Teaneck, NJ. Marie is survived by three sisters and one brother; Faitil Antoine, Serelila Antoine, Rosemene Antoine and Malene Antoine.  Lastly, she left behind a significant number of nieces and nephews, six of whom she helped support in Haiti.