Jean W Mentor

A Legacy of Love: The Biography of Jean Mentor.

Jean Williot Mentor was born on Oct 5 1954, in the heart of Fonds-Verrettes, Haiti to the parents Charidieu Mentor and Viergina Sultan Mentor. He was the oldest of 5 children. Growing up in Haiti, Jean was no stranger to the culture and community that shaped his early years.

In his youth, Jean's path led him to attend Ecole Sainte-Croix de Fonds-Verrettes Dirigè Par Petite Soeur de Ste Therese.

Jean began his career on Haitian National Television (TNH) as a Mobile driver in 1980. During his early career he continued on as a direct Chauffer for President Jean-Claude Duvalier. Sur Le Gouvernement de Lesly Manigat where he made significant contributions and left an indelible mark on those he encountered. Jean was elected Mayor of the City of Fonds-Verrettes from February 1988 to June 1988, that same year he migrated from Fonds-Verrettes Haiti to the United States, New Jersey where he had the opportunity to build a significant life for him and his family. In 2016 he was candidate for the Mayor of the City of Fonds-Verrettes, however he lost that election because he became an American citizen. Williot had a special love for his hometown; he built a radio station, hotel, Super Market Hotel Restaurant and Bar, and not only that but he was the first to introduce electricity in the city of Fonds-Verrette. He was a pillar to the community as he tried to create so many opportunities to elevate the city’s prominence.

Despite his dedication to his community, work, and his commitment to maintaining his friendships, Jean found solace in family. He fathered Sandra Exantus and Clarens Mentor and then went on to marrying Carolle Mentor; together they had 3 children, Rebecca, Corine, and James Mentor.

If you knew Jean, you know he didn’t need a passport to experience the world around him. Orlando was his tropical paradise where he could retreat and relax and Atlantic city was Jeans personal Las Vegas where he and his best friends would gather to create memories.

Jean had a funny sense of humor and he was known as a man who knew how to light up a room. He had many talents but his greatest was undoubtably making people laugh, and sometimes without even trying.

On the somber day of April 4, 2025 Jean was called home to be with Lord. Though his presence is deeply missed, the joy and laughter he bought into our lives will forever echo in our hearts.

Sharing the memories of his beautiful life are: His wife Carolle Mentor his children Sandra, Clarens, Rebecca, Corine, and James. His grandchildren: Makayla, Caleb, Cheyla, Terry, Jalen, Tess, Faye. His sisters: Marie Carmelle Poulard, Marie Lourdes Mentor, Marie Lucie Mentor.

His nieces and nephews: Dayana, Venick, Woodney, Casey, Joseph Olivaes, Jean Paul, Duverson, Emmanuella, Keteline, Sarai, Beatrice, Johnny, Shama, Nevaeh, Ashar, Yeiti, Olivaes, Audi, Melissa, Yuleissa, Jennifer, Lourdina, and Sarah, Patricia, Jean M., Michael, Joann, Aaliyah, Alijah, Londyn, Camden, Ashley, Chadley, along with a host extended family and friends. May the legacy of Jean W. Mentor live forever.

He is predeceased in life by his Father- Charidieu Mentor, Mother-Viergina Sultan Mentor, Brother-Renee Mentor

A visitation for Jean will be held Friday, April 11, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at KROWICKI MCCRACKEN FUNERAL HOME, 2124 East Saint George Ave, Linden, NJ 07036. Friends and family are invited to meet directly at church for the funeral mass which will take place Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church | Elizabeth, NJ, 417 Union Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208. A funeral will follow at Saint Gertrude Cemetery & Mausoleum, 53 Inman Ave, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07067.