Eril Ligondé, “Nenel”, as he was known to family and close friends passed away on September 28, 2019.
Eril was born in Port-au-Prince Haiti on December 13, 1967, to Fenel Ligondé and Micheline Ligondé. He lived in Haiti with his Grandma Vava during his formative years. At the age of 13 Eril came to the States to be with his mom and dad and three siblings. He was the proverbial middle child.
While in Boston, he attended English high school. After
graduation, Eril explored many career pursuits including pharmacy technician,
volunteer fireman, and correctional officer. He eventually found his calling at
the Middlesex County Sherriff’s Office where he worked hard and was eventually
promoted to Captain. Eril was highly regarded and loved in his community of
Lowell where he resided for over 25 years.
Eril was outwardly quiet and reserved, to those not familiar with
him. However, among his inner circle, he was known for his hilarious antics and
comedy. Eril had a fantastic wit; he enjoyed keeping everyone laughing.
He loved life and was not afraid of hard work. He had a passion for home
improvement and spent many hours on “Do It Yourself” projects.
Eril was an intelligent, confident, and kind person who had the
ability to engage and forge relationships with anyone. He had a wonderful smile
that would light up a room. Eril enjoyed helping others, whether it was using
his expertise to fix computers, or working on a home improvement project, he
was generous with his talents.
Above all, Eril loved his family. His children were by far his
proudest achievement. He loved his son Ariel, and cherished his daughter
Tatiana. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye, as well as his dear
mother, sister and brothers.
Eril is survived by his son, Ariel R. Ligondé of Lynn, and
daughter Tatiana Ligondé of Lowell; his step children, Breanna Rowlette and
Jordan Rowlette of Lowell; his mother, Micheline E. Ligondé of Boston; his grandchildren,
Leo Reinoso of Lynn, Kyrie & Noah Ligondé of Lowell; his brothers Emmanuel
Ernest and wife Karine Ernest of Milton and Fenel Ligondé Jr. of Boston; his
sister Dr. Myrna Chévry-César of Atlanta; His nephews: Justin Ernest, Malcolm
César, Christian Ernest, Benjamin Ernest; his uncle Gerard Pierre; his
aunts, Mona Ligondé, Marie Nirva Ligondé, and Gladys Pierre; his cousins
Wilhelminda Péralte, Florence Pierre Toussaint, Sagine & Jehnnah Louis
along with countless family members and friends.
Eril was preceded in death by his father Fenel Ligondé, and his
grandmother Marie Yrva Ernest.
The Achille, Ernest, César, Germain, Larosilière, Lefèvre,
Péralte, Pierre, Reinoso, and Toussaint families are painfully touched and
deeply saddened by Eril’s passing.
Nenel we will miss you and cherish our memories of you forever in our hearts.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Agatha’s Church, Milton, Saturday, October 12, at 10:30 am. Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday, October 11, 5-8 pm. Interment Private.
The family kindly requests that donations in Eril’s memory be made to Correctional Peace Officer Foundation, P.O. Box 348390, Sacramento, CA, 95834-8390 in lieu of flowers.