CRAIG-FLAGLER PALMS FUNERAL HOME
Flagler Beach, Florida
Monday, February 15, 2016



Antoine Sterling was born on 11/29/1929 in Les Cayes Haiti. He was the oldest of a family of eight (8).

In 1964, Antoine migrated to the United States, and retired from the City of Chicago Public Works and safety in 1998.  Shortly after on December 30, 2004, he moved to Palm Coast, FL, for better weather & to be closer to his sister.

Antoine is the proud father of 4 daughters and 1 son.  The oldest daughter, Mary Georges Sterlin-Routier, followed by his wife Irma Clerismé; they had 2 daughters Anne-Marie and Nancy Sterlin, and then came Carole Borgela-Francois. Years later, he met Josette Fougére and married her, and together they have a son named Patrick Sterling.

Antoine has a great sense of humor.  He could think of anything and turns them into jokes.  He enjoys making people laugh.  He really knows how to boost your mood.  No matter how many times he repeats the same joke, he can twist them, and still make you laugh.  He is just a good nature guy.  "Tatane", as named by his wife, followed by family and friends, was a man of honor who loved his entourage. His legacy will live on and his memories will always be cherished. 

He endured four (4) long months of battling infections with several trips to the hospital.  While his strong spirit was willing, his body could not handle the battle any longer.

On Friday, February 12, 2016 at 11:40 A.M. Antoine Sterling went to sleep with his loving and devoted wife Josette Sterling and his caring son Patrick Sterling by his side at Flagler Hospital, Flagler in Palm Coast Florida. Antoine Sterling went to be with the Lord. 

Antoine Sterling is preceded in death by his mother Viergela Sterlin. 

He survived by his wife Josette Sterling, 1 son: Patrick Sterling; 4 daughters: Mary George Routier (husband Raymond), Anne-Marie Sterlin, Nancy Sterlin, Carole Borgela-François (husband Edgar), 5 grand Children: Tony Seymour,  John Kasperek, Erin Sterlin, Jessica Lewis (husband Tyler), Farah Placencia (husband Michael); 2 great grand Children: Ariella Lewis, Luke Lewis. Brother: Edler Sterlin; Sisters: Advie Doublette, Elliette Casimir (husband Yves), Françoise Jean (husband Hector), Michelle Jacob (husband William), Jeanine Petit, Marthe Paule Daye (husband Wilner).

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016, 1:00PM at Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Rd South, Flagler Beach. Family will receive friends on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 11:00AM until service time. Interment to follow at Flagler Palms Memorial Gardens.