Miguel A Aponte Memorial Booklet

Chri i Burial of

MIGUEL A. APONTE
dec. 14. 1939 - jan. 13. 2021

BLYDEN MEMORIAL CHAPEL

February 1st, 2021 at 10:00am

MIGUEL A. APONTE

dec. 14. 1939 - jan. 13. 2021

Mr. Miguel Angel Aponte was born on their respective carnivals, fete, trademark for Miguel, having the ability

December 14, 1939 to Hilda Nieves, birthdays…you name it, and he was to brighten even the darkest day, simply

and Florencio Aponte in San Juan, invited to be there! by doing that which he loved, and being

Puerto Rico. Due to the untimely Miguel was known for his love of soca himself.
passing of his mother, when he was only and calypso music. His New Year's Eve
5 months old, he was raised by his parties were legendary and spoke to his His love for Kaiso, was paralleled only by
Madrina (Godmother), Mrs. Ana Riviera profound love of his native Calypso his uncanny ability to nd humor in just
until the age of 14. He then relocated to music, family, friends, and good times! about anything. ere is no doubt, that
Cleveland, Ohio, where he spent the Whether at his home, in his car, and as in another life, he could have easily made
next several years with his sister Jose na of recently, on his You tube and Pandora a living as a famous comedian, as
Aponte de Donastorg, and brother Mr. playlist on his phone, at any given comedy was in his bones! He was a
Domingo Aponte. In the mid 1950's, he moment, anyone around him would be natural, and anyone who met with
once again relocated with his sister Miguel on the streets, in a supermarket,
just anywhere...could attest to some
EulogyJose na,toSt.omasUSVItofurther
his education. He resided there until the bend over laughing, tear producing, side

day of his passing on January 13, 2021. splitting jokes for days!

Miguel was a proud graduate of the Migu Over the last 20 years, Miguel enjoyed
Charlotte Amalia High School class of his golden years loving, and being loved
1964. During this time, he met the love ‘There are some people in life that by his devoted wife, Louise, of 57 years;
of his life, Mrs. Louise Aponte His grandchildren: Shamoya, C'Anna,
(Sepersaud), and after a brief courtship, make you LAUGH a little louder, and Aaron, all of whom he absolutely
the two entered into holy matrimony on doted on, and being true to himself, still
April 6, 1964. is union was blessed SMILE a little bigger and listening to his soca music on his gallery
with two children- Mrs. Anna Aponte- to the end. Miguel lived a full and
Cornelius and Ms. Nicole Aponte- LIVE just a little bit better’ happy life. One of his favorite quotes
Taylor. e family established their was, “When Father God is ready for me,
permanent residence in Anna's Retreat, able to listen to a random assortment of I am ready, cause life ain't cheat me
where they have lived now for over 40 Sparrow, Baron, Kitchener, interspersed none. I hope that all I tried to do while I
years in that community. with some Calypso Rose, Jam Band, and was here, would speak for me in my
Imagination Brass. His knack for absence, and my family would be able to
He worked at several establishments on choosing songs, that allowed you to stand and go on without me”.
the island, (notably, Marriott transcend to a simpler time in life was
Frenchman's Reef, Stouffers Grand made complete, with a complimentary Today in celebration of Miguel's life,
Beach Resort, and Wyndham Sugar Bay classic Miguel smile, hand on the kimbo, through the outpouring of love and
Resort to name a few), in the capacity of and smooth waistline! When he started stories told through numerous tributes to
bartender and banquet waiter for many up, you couldn't help but to join in the this great human being, the answer to
years. However, it was his position as a moment with him. is became a your question Miguel, is a resounding,
ticket agent at LIAT Airlines, which “YES!” Anyone who was blessed to have
de ned his legacy of what most would known you, even for a short time, and to
come to know him as... “Mr. Liat”. He the rest of us who were intimately a part
was employed there for over 35 years, of your life, was stronger, wiser, and
where he was well known for going more enriched for you having been a
above and beyond to help those traveling part of our lives.
inter-island for either their connecting
Now, Forever and Always, we salute you
ights, arriving at their nal destinations Miguel, “Great husband, Loving father
at one of these islands, or simply helping and Grandpa, Wonderful Brother, Uncle
folks to send their “goods” down island. and Faithful Friend!
During his tenure at Liat, there were Until we meet again...
immeasurable friendships and contacts
that were established, resulting in Miguel
always having any number of “Family
Homes” away from home. ese
liberties allowed him to extensively travel
between these islands, and participate in

Order of Service

Celebrant: Deacon Mr. Bernard Gibs
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral

Welcome………………………………………...……. Tara Lewis-McFarlane

Hymn……………. What A Friend We Have In Jesus ….…...... Congregation

Eulogy……………….………….……….…………. Dr. Nicole Aponte -Taylor

Liturgical Dance….……………...……………….….…...……. J’Nique Henry

Blessing of the Body…………… …………...….…. Deacon Mr. Bernard Gibs

Entrance Hymn....When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder ….…. Congregation

Opening Prayer………………...……………….… Deacon Mr. Bernard Gibs

Musical Selection ………………………………………….…… Howard Jones

First Reading………………………………………...……….... Lucy I Douglas

Responsorial Psalm.….. Psalm 27………………… Aaron Taylor

Second Reading…….… 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10…….….... C’Anna Cornelius

Gospel ………………………… John 14:1-6…...…Deacon Mr. Bernard Gibs

Homily……………………………………….……...Deacon Mr. Bernard Gibs

Intercession Prayers………………………….……Deacon Mr. Bernard Gibs

Hymn…………...…. Wind Beneath My Wings Tribute …...… Miguel’s Girls

Final Blessing………………………………………...… Deacon Bernard Gibs

Recessional Hymn……When We All Get To Heaven……….... Congregation

Interment: Eastern Cemetery

survivors

WIFE SPECIAL MENTION

Louise Aponte Ms. Cynthia and Hortensia La Corbinier
John and Arianne Lewis
DAUGHTERS
Patricia and Athill Rollins
Anna L. Aponte-Cornelius Fredreka Schouten
Dr. Nicole Aponte-Taylor Joyce Rey

SON-INLAW SPECIAL FRIENDS

Glenwood Cornelius CAHS Class of 64
Annette and Hendricks John-Baptiste
GRANDAUGHTERS
“The Block” Crew
Shamoya Cornelius Callwood Family
C’Anna Cornelius Irma and Keith Douglas
Jose Encarnacion
GRANDSON Robert O’ Neal

Aaron Taylor James Gittens
Leon George
SISTER LeRoy Simmonds
Sheila Tatum
Josefina Aponte de Donastorg Taylor Family
Monique Laws and Family
NIECES Stacy Jones
Rev. Lennard and Family
Norma F. Duran Nell Gumbs and the Anguillian Posse
Ella F. Moron Mambo Rosa
Felicidad F. McBean Matilde’ Marrero and Family
Felicidad Aponte Mary Ann Rivera and Family
Dominga Aponte-Thompson Joan Wilson
Rafaela (Fella) Aponte Daniel Donavan, III
DeCastro Family of Tortola
NEPHEWS Sepersaud Family
Alphonso “JOE-JOE”Wade JR.
Frank Aponte Winifred Scott and Family
Frederick Aponte Joan Richardson
Edmond Aponte Waldron and Charles Family
Adlah A. Donastorg Jr Genevieve and Adolphus Lewis
Richard and Denise DeCosta
Schlesinger, Lewis,

Renadius Smith
Ashton Coliare
Marcial Pilliar
Cromwell “Dempsey” Semper and Family

Dearest Husband,

How can you put into words loving someone for a lifetime, over 57
years? It’s been a life filled with lots of laughter, a few contentious
moments, a rollercoaster ride of adventures, moments of simple
joys and pleasures shared together, memories made for future
generations to reflect upon and love. The love that makes you smile
just to say his name Miguel.

I will love you always and forever until we meet again.

Your Loving Wife, Louise Aponte

Uncle Miguel, Pepe Miguel and I were in contact remember the work times we
You were a loving and genuine off and on and more frequently in shared. As one of the matriarchs
kind-hearted person who always recent years. We would chat on of the team you always had
put others above self. You the phone sometimes at length guiding words and smile and the
accepted us in the home as your about many topics and at times I thing you will be remembered
own. There was never a dull would tell him about what was most for was your personality and
moment when you were around. troublesome to me. He would your jokes, and you had plenty of
Devin will miss you for your music always impart on me great advice those. You always knew how to
that you always lined up for him and ideas. Other times he would make a hard workday much
when he visited. ask me for advice on his health easier. You will truly be missed.
issues. Insite of his health We know you have gained your
To Lou, Anna and family, Nickie challenges he was a true fighter. wings and wear them with pride
and family, we must remember We spoke a few days before my and a smile. Shade and protect
that life is but a stopping place, a present situation had befallen me. the ones you've left behind to
pause in what's to be, a resting I never got the opportunity to visit remember you.Fare well friend
place along the road to sweet him as planned and although I am Renaissance Grand Banquet
eternity. We know the challenge is perturbed that I was unable to Staff
great and the loss is piercing. We see him before he left us
will grieve but lift up your eyes to physically, I will not be enervated We were all indeed devastated
the hills from whence cometh by this. and deeply saddened by Miguel's
your help that cometh from God passing. We will always remember
himself. To my God family that I dearly him as a loving, fun-filled
Jam and The Boys love, we know this situation can husband, father, grandfather, and
be very difficult, but please, do family man, and a kind
To My God family, not despair and /or languish. As a compassionate and generous
I was extremely saddened by the husband, father, grandfather, friend to all who knew him. We
news of the unexpected transition uncle, brother, and friend, Pepe have spent many happy times
of my Godfather, affectionally Miguel fought hard and long. He with Miguel and Family in St.
know to me as Pepe Miguel. Being will always be in our hearts, our Thomas and St. Kitts. These
my only godfather, we held a thoughts, and in our words. He is occasions were always spiked with
special bond. He was more of a now an ancestor and his name amusing anecdotes, funny travel
father to me. My earliest will now be added to the tales and adventures and always
memories go back to Pearson Honorary Ancestral Rollcall. May filled with much fun and laughter.
Garden days when my sister and I his strength be our strength. Pepe When Miguel showed up, we
sometimes stayed overnight. Anna Miguel will always live on as long knew it was Carnival time literally
and I would go across the street as his name is uttered. Let us and figuratively. As we bid him
by the bayside tennis court to embrace the balance of oneness – good bye from his earthly sojourn
play. Years later it was Tutu day and night, sun and moon, we as believers know that death
Highrise (Tonky) where it was all female and male, life and death. is not the end but the beginning
the youngsters; Anna and me For one who feels punctured must of a new, happy and wonderful
being the eldest, Beverly, Brenda, once have been a bubble, and life in a place where we all aspire
Nicole, and Albie. Louise never one who feels deprived must once to be and where we will meet him
failed to make sure we ate and have had privilege. We were again in Heavenly Splendour on
ate all our food. It would be years privileged to have him with us and Heaven's Golden Shores.
later when Anna and I graduated I Give Thanks. Namaste! Love Rest Peacefully Miguel and
from Ivanna Eudora Kean High AL, Now Known as Wadeh rise in Glory! Pat, Athill and
school “Class of 1982”. We cannot Waba the Girls, St. Kitts
forget about the New Year's Eve
parties in Annas Retreat. The Banquet team of the Our deepest condolences go out
Renaissance Grand wishes you to Mrs. Aponte, Anna, Nicole and
fare well. We often would your extended family. May God

give you the peace that you seek. “We have fond memories of secondary Father to many.
May he also bring you comfort Miguel standing at the LIAT Mr. Miguel will definitely be
and may our prayers ease the counter for many years, helping missed!
pain of this loss. Even though we those who needed to send boxes Deloise Charles
can't be there to honour Mr. or were traveling down island. He
Aponte, we want you to know that always had a funny story to share, Our Miguel, how can I ever
we are with you in spirit in the a kind word to encourage and a express what he meant to me, to
days and weeks ahead. Our family willingness to do what was us, the Semper family from St.
will always keep your family in our necessary to help others. We Croix, now living in Deltona.
thoughts and prayers. cannot think of Carnival Florida, I used to always say to
Love, Mrs. Schlesinger, throughout the Caribbean without him, “when are we going to see
Cynthia, Rosemarie, Pat, and remembering Miguel. There are so you again? Not only daddy misses
Gemma many funny stories that will be you, but we do too”. He was ever
told for years to come. At this loving and funny and he would
To Anna and family: most difficult time, we hope that respond, “let's keep sharing
Thank you for sharing Miguel with Louise, Anna, Nicole and other photos until we can meet in
us. His friendliness, kindness, members of the family can take person, it's ok, I love you too”. I
generosity and love. will certainly comfort in knowing that Miguel cannot remember a time when
be missed. As long as Miguel was touched the lives of more persons the beautiful Louise and Miguel
around no one could remain sad. than we will ever know, and his were not in our lives. We would
He had a joke for every problem. memory is forever etched on our always know where we were, if
We are certainly going to miss hearts. May he Rest in Peace until someone moved, if a prayer was
him. May you be comforted by all we meet again for that Eternal needed and don't forget to call for
the pleasant memories that your celebration in Heaven. the birthday! Boy, he was big on
minds can command; and may John & Ariane Lewis birthdays, but so am I, so it was
God grant you grace and strength awesome. I will forever miss his
as you take this journey. Rest in Mr. Miguel Aponte was a funny fun smile, his laugh, the stories of his
eternal peace Miguel. loving Gentleman a kind and family. I do have a regret though,
Jennifer and Michael loving Husband and Father. Mrs. not going to St, Thomas and
Toussaint and family Louise and Mr. Miguel were My seeing them. I always thought I
Neighbors for many years. Anna had time. Time to share a meal
GOD KNOWS BEST their fun loving Daughter became with him, even a drink with him,
God knows best in ev'rything one of My Dearest Friend. Mr as he would joke back in the day.
Though we can't always Miguel and Mrs. Louise took Me when he would see me with a
understand. Why things don't and My Brother under their wings glass of wine, and he would ask,
work out. Exactly as we've right away, we were in their house “Carmen and Dempsey know you
planned. For he knows when it's more than our own, they never drinking?”. We would laugh and
time to bring The sunshine or rain complain they always make us laugh, {by now you know I never
And an always cheerful rainbow feel welcome, most of the times finished that wine right). He was
To alleviate our pain. whenever a Father arrive at home always real. Spoke and joked from
all the Children that don't live the heart and oh how he loved his
So always look to God above there will leave, because most family! You are very loved, his
When your soul is needing rest Fathers weren't friendly, but not children. The love my father and
And you will soon be comforted Mr. Miguel, He was so friendly and mother have for Miguel and
By knowing he knows best easy going, You felt comfortable Louise was beautiful to see, you
in His presence. Mr. Miguel would had to be with the two of them to
Rest in peace uncle Miguel even correct You in such a loving feel it. Papa, you were that for
You'll always be in our heart. way. Mr. Miguel would always call me. A father, a friend, someone
We love you dearly, but Jesus My Brother and Myself his you can share your life with. You
loves you best. Take your rest Children even when We became will be missed, and I thank you
until we meet again adults. Mr. Miguel was a for wonderful memories, your love
From the Drew family

The Greatest Dad in the I will never forget that when I showed me what it is like to be a
World was at my lowest point in my life true parent to my kids. With hard
On May 3, 1964, I had the .... my Dad never gave up on me. work, sacrifices, and your
distinct pleasure of meeting who Six Years ago when he was told dedication to your family and
God selected to be my father, Mr. that he needed to go to therapy friends will never never go
Miguel Angel Aponte for the first for himself he did nothing, unnoticed. Your parting has left
time. It was love at first sight. however when I was told that I me with the BIGGEST VOID in my
He was my sunshine, guiding light needed to go through extensive heart more than I can say. Your
and I became his shadow, his physical and occupational therapy physical being might be gone but
doppelganger. from my stroke not only did he our endless memories will live on
take me to my daily sessions but forever
God made a wonderful husband, he signed up and we did Nine (9)
dad, brother and uncle that never consecutive Months of Physical My PAPPASAN, my Puerto Rican
grew old. He was the Bestest of Therapy together. That was the Miguelito ...
the best. My father had always beginning of our “Package Deal Even now that I feel my sunshine
been a hard-working individual Syndrome”. We were close has left me alone, I know he
that had always supported and before and as a result of this we would say that he is still here. His
helped his family and friends as got even closer. You would not light is still shining through from
much as he can. No one had to see one without the other. I the Heavens. The first of first, my
tell me how lucky I was to have possessed his wit, his sense of Dad, my sunshine, my guiding
“Miguel Aponte” as my father. humor, and the love for my family light has always been there and
I've known for a long time when I and friends. He would always will never leave me alone because
think back over the years and say that if you did good.... good I am his shadow. You used to say
remember all the special things comes back to you. The last at one time you were my father
he has done for my sister and I three weeks has been the hardest but now I'm your mother.
as well as his grand kids, I of my life to see my Father in pain
realized that he was not and discomfort and could not do My Dad's love will shine down on
only a wonderful Dad....He anything to help him. Daddy's me and shine inside of me,
was and is a unique man. last telephone call for help and always and forever. I will make
Maybe having a Dad like the voice of the doctor when he sure that I keep his Legacy alive
him has spoiled me a bit, called me that night to say that for years to come.
but I appreciated him and your fight had ended, and you Your Loving Daughter,
will never forget what he had gone home would forever be Anna (Shadow)
had done and continued to etched in my memory. I LOVED
do for us. We Love him to YOU ... WE LOVED YOU, but GOD
Infinity and beyond. LOVED YOU MORE. My father

and yes, receiving texts from you, especially his family was passage in our life. We are
“the latest photos of the family”. I unmeasurable. He also had an sincerely sorry, for we know how
love you, until we meet again, extended family in the Caribbean, close you were to your father &
always. which I witnessed first-hand, the the wonderful influence he had on
Lisa love and devotion he had for your life. Life doesn't seem fair at
them when we travelled to times and this is one of those
Now from my mother and father. Antigua and Dominica one year moments. Your father was one of
Wow, years of knowing the family. during July to August - Those the "good guys". A father may
I never knew that my mother were the festive times. pass on. However, his thoughts,
knew Miguel, until she shared the We will certainly miss Miguel hopes & dreams live on in you,
story when she met him and forever, who is now in the nearer Aaron and your loved ones.
Louise. He looked familiar and presence of God. May he rest in “Words, no matter how kind, can't
then she remembered, back early Eternal Peace. Warmest love, mend your heartache. However,
in St. Thomas, wow great Richard DeCosta and Family those who care for you wish you
memories. My father loves this & your family peace of mind."
family. Miguel was like a baby To the family of our classmate Scripture tells us in 1st
brother and best friend. They Miquel Aponte. Blessed are those Thessalonians 4:13-14: "But we
were always there. What a who mourn, for they shall be do not want you to be
beautiful relationship! They would comforted: Matthew 5 vs. 4. The uninformed, brethren, about
laugh on the phone for hours, C.A.H.S. Class of 1964 extends those who are asleep, so that you
then it went back and forth from heartfelt condolences to the will not grieve as do the rest who
my mom to Louise. What mele family of our beloved classmate have no hope. For if we believe
could they be talkin about! never MIGUEL APONTE. Miguel was a that Jesus died and rose again,
asked and didn't want to know. faithful member of our class. even so God will bring with him
Whenever he was able, he those who have fallen asleep in
We love you, forever in our attended our class meetings or Jesus." Words can't wipe away
hearts, thoughts and prayers. You gatherings. His jovial demeanour your tears. Hugs won't ease your
are not easy to say goodbye to, and especially his jokes, will pain. But hold on to your
so we won't. There is a saying in always be remembered. One of memories. Forever they'll remain.
the bible that says, something like his proverbial expressions said in With love & sympathy, humbly
this, "there is a knowing when we his Spanish accent is: “I have nine submitted by
get to heaven, and it will be lives like a cat, and I have lived Brian L. Taylor on behalf of
awesome to know you again". We many of them, and I don't know Julius & Betty Taylor & family
love you so, Your brother and how many more I have left.”
sister, rest in peace. My friend and confidant, Miguel
Lisa Quinones His life was a blessing to his Aponte was a gentleman among
family, friends and all who had gentleman; a man who loved his
Gone but you'll never be forgotten been in contact with him. The loss family and friends; a man who
for your kindness and jokes. You'll of a loved one is never easy. May loved without reservations, his
forever be in our heard. May you God grant his wife Louise, wife, Daughters and grandchildren
Rest in Peace uncle Miguel! daughters Anna and Nicole, and and would do all that he could to
Clement Sepersuade his entire family strength to provide and make them happy. He
endure throughout this time of loved people and people loved
We were saddened and shocked mourning. Our thoughts and him. And his infectious smile and
when we learned of Miguel's prayers are with you, and may Spirit. Rest Well our friend, you
passing. Miguel had a friendly and you feel the strength of God as have finished your course; your
easy personality. We were we hold you close in prayer. seeds and labour of Love is
neighbours for many years in Rest into His Kingdom of eternal continually bearing the fruit of
Anna's Retreat. During that time, peace. your sowing.
we would refer to his family house C.A.H.S. Class of 1964 Pastor William and Anita
as upstairs and our house as Lennard
downstairs. The love and affection The loss of one's father marks
he possessed for everyone, one of the most profound rites of

Sorry for your loss. Receive our and dancing to ever good or bad Words can't express how much I
deepest condolences. Sometimes notes the were being played. I miss you. Every day I think of the
there are no words to describe have you to thank that for my last conversation we had when
our relatives parting. Receive from love of music. Especially Latin my last words to you was “I love
us, your Puerto Rican family a big music even though I have no clue you” and I hugged you and told
comfort hug. We're gone a miss what they are saying. you when you come back home,
Miguel forever. He was a unique Secondly, you are my friend. I'll have to give you a haircut.
special one. Great husband, There hasn't been a day that we Grampa you are my best friend,
excellent father and grandfather, spoke that we didn't tease each the most important person in the
always a smile, a joke, funny other back and forth. We've spent world, and no one can ever take
dancing (music man) Carnival's hours cracking jokes and enjoying your place or reach the pedestal
memories, counsel words in each other's laughter. That's one that I have you on.
difficult situations, an of my most favorite things ever,
unforgettable human being. May your laugh. I can hear it clear as You are my rock and I promise
Miguel Aponte rest in peace in the day right now, so strong and you that everything I do will be to
name of Jesus, Amen. Always in contagious. You could put a smile make you proud of me. I wish
our hearts and prayers, our on my face no matter how I was that I could hear your laugh, see
friendship will last forever, so feeling. You taught me to always that smile, and have our “I don't
sorry that because of the COVID- look on the bright side of any like you ehno “teasing moment
19 we can't not be with you at troubles I may be facing. right now. I know you are resting
this time of sorrow. right now. We will continue when
Matilde, Ricky, Angie, Oscar, We had another love. The love of we see each other again. Don't
Bebé, Julyta, and little baby cooking and definitely eating. You worry about mommy and
Julianne. were so proud to hear I became a grandma I've got this. I have
chef. We spent time swapping been strong for them and they've
My Chosen Brother, recipes and cooking tips. But my also been telling me I'm strong. I
I am saddened by the loss of my favorite thing of all was that we learned from you, so that means
brother Miguel. He gave love to spoke about the possibility of I'm doing something good. As
everyone he met. Miguel had a opening a restaurant together, me your Grandchild, it will be an
heart of gold and the gift to share being the chef and you being the honor to continue your trade by
it. I choose to live in gratitude for bartender. It never mattered the being the comedian of the family,
the love he gave to me and so fact that we were just throwing the disgusting one, and the
many others. Rest in peace my things in the air. That meant a lot backbone of the Aponte family.
brother, Cynthia "Pat" La to me to maybe share something I Love You, Shamoya
Corbiniere like that with you.
You gave a little more than you
Hola Grampa, Grampa, I can't tell you how took. And you try to fix more than
Words can never express how much I miss you. But I'm going to you broke You were a man who
amazing you are, but I will make the biggest promise to you. took the time To help a child who
definitely try my best to paint the Through my sadness I'm going to was out in the rain, I know there
picture. For years I've looked up smile. Through my grief I'm going is a place for people like you. You
to you as the absolute best to dance because that's what you stood up for those down on their
person in the world. There wasn't would want me to do. You would knees. And gave a voice to those
a thing you couldn't do. You've want me to remember our who could not speak. You shine a
always been one of my biggest countless memories instead. So, little light and gave us all a little
supporters, pushing me to follow with that this is no goodbye, but a fun. To the those who needed to
my dreams no matter how big or heeelllooooooo grampa. smile. I know these a place for
small. Like the time I wanted to people like you. I've heard up
play steel pan so bad and you “I always tell you nothing comes there the streets are paved with
bought me my very own so that I easy eh”. I never thought I'd say I gold. And now that you are there,
can practice. You never missed miss hearing you say that. there is a hand to hold.
not one of my practices. Singing Grampa this one isn't easy at all.

You never once told me how to again during my own "falls in life", who saw you
live my life daddy. You simply be it a skinned knee or a broken tirelessly work two
lived and let me watch you do it. I heart... jobs for most of
saw how you loved our mother your life to provide
unconditionally..showing Anna You were my biggest cheerleader, for us, became the
and me what we should expect and you never failed to tell me woman I am today,
from a man... Not by your words, how proud you were of me. I not because “I” was
but by your actions. There was hope you knew the little girl in me always so driven or strong, but
nothing that would befall mommy, because “You” were…
Anna or me, that we
unconditionally knew that you There are no words to describe
wouldn't have moved heaven and the sadness and the void I feel
earth to protect us. Anyone who right now. I was your
knew us, could undeniably echo “Telemochee”, and you were my
that sentiment. all-encompassing “daddy”. The
only possible way I can imagine
You were a pillar of strength. I life without you now, is to think of
never saw you openly cry, except your life as not being interrupted,
on possibly only two occasions, but being well lived, loved much,
when that day came when we and now completed. I must
asked you to give us away in remember that the only reason I
marriage. You would always say now have an empty space in my
in the years that followed, “Hear heart, is because I was blessed
me good...I didn't just give you with a father who loved me so
away... you made me do it!” completely, that he occupied an
entire part of it.
Through tear filled eyes, I'm
reliving you recently running So, though you were ready,
WITHOUT your cane, to “lift” before my heart was willing to
Anna off the floor when she accept it, I thank God Almighty
suffered a fall , and remembering for loving me enough to bless me
that same look in your eyes of with the gift of you. Always, now,
“daddy got you”, when you came and forever, I will love you until
running to me, over and over the very last breath that I take.
Until we meet again, Rest easy
daddy...
Nicole (Telemochee)

I believe that now that your days tag #1COMEDIAN]. Farewell Superman
down here are through He always took on the challenge AKA Miguel Angel Aponte
There's a place up there for of making you laugh and ALWAYS Miguel Angel Aponte was not born
people like you extended his philosophy on life no on another planet instead he was
From: David A. Cannonier & matter what burdens or obstacles given to us from the Island of
Family were present. Uncle, I sure will Puerto Rico. For those of us who
miss your strength, your wit and are fortunate enough to know
Grandpa, most of all your dignity. him, he is a Hero. Miguelito's
You have made me and many greatest power is making
others happy to be around you. To my aunty and favorite someone feel like they are the
You were and still are, an cousins...Stay strong!!! Allow me most important person in the
awesome grandpa to me and my briefly to try and put you guys, World. He always knows when to
2 cousins, and I was blessed and including myself at ease with make you laugh or told you not to
honored to have you as a these final words. My uncle does cry and wallow in your own pain
grandfather to me. You have not want this to be a sad day, so "fix it" circumstances will always
accomplished a lot during your life please, for him....for all of change. He lets you know that
as a grandfather, husband, father, us....let's take a moment to shift things will get better. When you're
brother, godfather, friend and our thoughts from how much we'll around him your heart always
many other things to many more miss him to one of his trade mark, seems lighter. He would make you
people. You also have inspired me side splitting humorous moments feel like your worse raining day is
to become a successful and great (and there were many for us all). a perfect day at the beach.
man just like you once were and Briefly relive it.... enjoy it and Miguelito has the power to bring
still is. One out of many of my SMILE!.....LUV AYU BAD BAD friends, enemies and foes
greatest memories I had with you BAD!!!!!!!! together into one room then turn
was when I was 7 and it was Devlon, Jam, Devin the gathering into a celebration of
Halloween, and I was batman and love and unity. Secret weapon
I wanted you to be superman. We From the family of the late Aldine "Coquito" flows. Miguel Angel
looked everywhere for a cape for Brown. Aponte secret power for we the
you to wear but was never able to We extend our deepest Aponte you know it's possible.
find one. However, we still had an condolences to the family of You were my “Tapa” and my
awesome day together. 6 years Miguel Aponte. During this time. biggest supporter especially
later, I'm remembering that day Heaven has gained a new angel. recently since I've started my
now at age 13, because instead of One that will watch over his family journey as a hair braider. Every
your cape, you're flying high until they meet again. No matter time I had a client I'd have to
today with your wings. what interaction you may have hear “it doesn't have any more
I love you, always, Grandpa. had with Mr. Miguel, one thing is horses running on the racetrack
-Aaron guaranteed he will always have a with any tails”. You were truly a
smile on his face. Even greeting mess. Most of all I'll miss you
Uncle Miguel lived a remarkable you with a hug. No matter where peeking around the corner and
life, one that inspired me greatly. you met Mr. Miguel at telling them “Good morning. Or is
His adventurous attitude, his Stouffer/Renaissance or at LIAT it afternoon? Well, I just wake up,
broad range of interests, and his he always made you feel like so I don't know. I do work for idle
happy demeanor made him a family. He will be greatly missed, and company”. Grampa you are
wonderful person to know and but his memories will be with us truly an amazing man and you've
emulate. He was patient and forever. "Well done, good and stuck with me for the past 19
generous with his time and overly faithful servant!" Matthew 25:23. years of my life. From letting me
affectionate with his family and Mr. Miguel may not be with us sit on your back to watch the
peers. He always took a special physically, but he will continue to Disney castle, to buying me
interest in ensuring that all in his be with us spiritually and in our nuggets after school every day, to
presence were comfortable. To memories. getting me hooked on Baron and
them he always offered his From: Charlie Brown, Sandy,
genuine trademark humor [hash Desmore, and Kizzy

Sparrow, to showing me what a God's right hand. I've never met you Miguel. Rest in Paradise.
grandpa, dad, brother, uncle, anyone on this planet, maybe in Daniel Donovan 3rd
friend, and husband is to be. I my dreams… But I have never
miss you Grampa, I know that you met anyone as funny, outgoing, May the lord bless and keep you
are listening to your soca and and have a down to earth in this time of sorrow reminding
dancing away your pain. Te amo personality like you Miguel. I still you of treasured memories. We
Abuelo, till we meet again. wonder how you were able to the Callwood Family would like to
P.S. your chain is looking amazing come up with half of the jokes extend our condolences on the
around my neck thank you for the that you had like the one about passing of our neighbor Miguel.
loaner! Your Grand Daughter, the Vaseline and lawd that one His conversations by the fence
C'Anna (Little One) stick to me just like my name. were always up lifting. May his
Never in a hundred years did I soul rest in external peace.
lucky ones is the love, laughter ever think I would meet someone Edris, Jackie and the Callwood
and joy he gives to us live a like myself that talks more crap Family.
beacon of light from near or far than waste management. I enjoy
away. We'll look up to the every second of every minute, of To the family of Miguel Aponte
Heavens, to see you amongst the every hour, of every day. We were saddened to learn of the
stars in the Hall of Heroes forever. passing of Miguel Aponte. Our
Love you always, too many, to Some people wish in their lifetime deepest condolences to all his
name Husband, Father, Brother, to be Doctors, Lawyers, Policeman family especially Louise, Anna,
Uncle, Godfather and Friends etc. Nah, I want to grow up to be Shamoya, C'Anna and Nicole.
Hortensia La Corbiniere the man Miguel is not was, Miguel frequently came to the pan
(Goddaughter) because everything you taught yard once Shamoya and Anna
me is sticking with me as if you became members of the St.
Our Aponte, Cornelius and Taylor were still here. No matter what Thomas All Stars Steel Orchestra.
Family, life throws at you, you managed He instantly became a treasured
Our heartfelt sympathy is offered to have that smile and make presence. His wit and humor
to you on the loss of Miguel (the everyone in the room smile and lightened our practices. It also
heart and soul of your family). laugh. If you really had the was such a pleasure to run into
We will always fondly remember privilege to spend time with him out in the community as he
him as the fun loving, happy, Miguel you would be familiar with always had jokes to share. He was
storytelling, funny sayings, always this saying “Ma Stomach and Ma so well loved and appreciated by
helpful man that he was. He was Face” Your stomach and face many. Judy and I will miss him.
truly invaluable, Indispensable would be in a constant ache and Laurence “Eddie” and Judy
and unforgettable We know he pain when he would start up. But Bryan
loved you all with his whole heart it was addictive!!! Makes me put
and did not want to leave you, but my day aside just to get my laugh Mrs. Louise, Anna and Nicole,
the Lord knows best and did not in and if you slip up, you will get I was deeply saddened when I
want him to suffer. It is said that left behind. got the call from Nikki about Mr.
when someone you love becomes Aponte's passing. Then, as I
a memory; the memory becomes We all heard stories of the great normally do, I started thinking
a treasure. Cling to the countless men of our past: Moses, about my time spent with him and
happy memories and joy you had Abraham, David, and Noah just to your family and could not stop the
with Miguel for comfort, they are name a few. Now, I can tell smile that came across my face.
now your treasures and will live Miguel's story as one of the greats See, when I think of Mr. Aponte, I
on in your hearts forever. May he and believe it would feel like he's immediately think about his
rest in eternal peace. right here. I've always been told appreciation for life. He lived life
you are known by the company intentionally, with purpose, with
Irma and Keith Douglas you keep, well one day I hope I passion. His love for travel and all
First off, I'm writing in celebration will be noticed as a legend like types of music sparked my
of whom I'd like to believe to be interest in travel and deepened

my love of music…especially
Hispanic influenced music.

His parties were legendary, and I
looked forward to them every
year. His sense of humor kept
you doubled over in laughter
while his spicy temper kept you in
line. He expected that you would
always do your best in everything
you did and made sure he did his
best in supporting you. He was
masterful at working hard and
being the life of the party. He
taught us balance!

What I remember most was his
unwavering love for Mrs. Louise
and his girls. Oh, how they adored
him. I am honored to have had
him as a part of my village. On
behalf of my brothers, Michael
and Virgilio (Willie J), we offer our
sincere condolences. Know that
we share in your loss, we will
always be here for you and we
Love you all.
Tara Lewis McFarlane &
Family

W h D p Gr ude

Lucy Douglas, Monique Josey, Eliane Jones, Tara Lewis-McFarlane, Bernadine Barnes, Laurie George,
Stone Mountain Animal Hospital and Everett Holmes

Forever our hearts’

With special thanks from the Aponte family

ank you so much for all your love and support during
such a di cult time. We will be forever grateful.

The family will retire quietly after the internment due to Covid concerns. Please stay safe and GOD bless everyone

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Turnbull’s Funeral Home & Crematory Services
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