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Alain Raymond Clerie was born on September 25, 1940 to Raymond Alain Clerie and Marthe Jerome, in Jeremie, Haiti. He came to Evanston, Illinois when he was 26 years old and became a citizen. Shortly after, he courted the love of his life Nadia Mary Carrasco and soon they married. He was a hard worker and rarely complained, even when riding his bike in the snow to work. On his days off, he would tinker on cars in the backyard, because he loved helping others. In 1986, he got tired of all the snow and relocated to Coral Springs, Florida.

He worked for the city of Plantation on police cars, as a well known Master Mechanic and he studied Electronics at ICS. Family was always at the center of his heart, and he was a steadfast provider. Hardly ever missing a day of work, he had a dedicated spirit to everything he put his mind to.

Alain did as much as he could, even after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s. He was very intelligent and kept other’s laughing with witty jokes. His illness didn’t stop him from becoming tech savvy, while his love for music grew even more. His loving wife, Nadia, cared for him in sickness and in health. They were blessed with 56 years of marriage and they were able to enjoy 47 cruises together.

Alain is survived by his loving wife Nadia, daughter Martine Massengale, son Raymond Alain Clerie (in Heaven), five grandchildren Jessica and Christopher Massengale, Philippe Reifsnider, Ashley Clerie, Alain Clerie Jn., 7 great grandchildren, Haley, Kaley and Philippe Jn. Reifsnider, Vincent and Nicholas Tackley, Derek and Oliver Reifsnider, his four brothers Frederick Clerie (Marcie), Gerald Clerie (Lilliane), Jean-Raymond Clerie (Esther), Paul Clerie (Kathleen), and sister Gisele Rouzier (Gary), and several nieces, nephews and cousins.