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Joseph M. Fayette, 87, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Haiti on February 17, 1939, he was the 3rd of 4 children of the late Mr and Mrs Mesmin and Sephora (Emmanuel) Fayette. He left the main land in the early 70’s to come to the US in quest of a better future. He was an employee at the famous warehouse “Druguild Distributors Inc. in Secaucus, NJ. for over 30 years, and as a delivery driver there after. He was a hard working man who cared dearly about the well being of his family. In his free time, he enjoyed spending quality time with those he loved.
Surviving to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Darline Fayette; children: Roseline F Noel, Maira Fayette, Jameson Fayette, and Tolben Veica; living sister Anne Valerius and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
A viewing will be held on May 1 from 10-11AM at Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, 465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, with a service at 11AM. Interment will immediately follow the service at Maple Hill Cemetery, 68 E St. Mary’s Rd, Wilkes-Barre.
Services have been entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
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