Rawle Maximin Obituary (1933 - 2021) - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Rawle Maximin age 87, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Bridgeport. Born 11/29/1933 in Belmont, Trinidad & Tobago. He was the eighth child of seventeen children for his parents George and Theresa Maximin. He is survived by his sisters: Margaret Smith, Brenda Antoine, Wendy Beckles-Maximin, and brothers Tyrone and Anthony Maximin. He is predeceased by Phyllis, Pearl, Neva, George (Tambi), Ela, Noeline, Patrick, Joy, Carol, Michael and Carl (Monty). He is also brother to Grace Williams and the deceased Yvonne, Tom, Mervin, Selwyn, Merle, and adopted brother to the late Peter Reyes. Rawle is the father of nine children: Cherrill, Judy, Wade, Rodney, Sheron, Marisa, Jennifer, Roxanne, Nadine and stepfather to Cecelia. He is grandfather of twenty and great grandfather of twenty-five, and a loving Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Close cousin to the Pedro Family. Rawle spent some of his early years working on a ship and traveling the world. He migrated to the US in 1963 and returned to Trinidad in 1965. His family owned and operated a business in Belmont "Mikes Taxi Service". Rawle and his brothers worked in the family business. He chauffeured and came to know many International Artistes on a personal level, the likes of Natalie Cole and her father Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, James Brown, Millie Jackson and John Lennon, to name a few. He was also well known among the Entertainers of Trinidad & Tobago. He returned to the US in 1980 and lived in Brooklyn. He owned and operated a Beauty Supply Store and a Salon. Rawle relocated to Connecticut in the mid 90s to be closer to family. Among other things, Rawle will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his "life teachable" lessons, and his unique flare for fashion. He was a people person and well-liked by all. Rawle "Pepe" Maximin will be greatly missed. A celebration of Mr. Maximin's life and legacy will be held Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 4:00 PM at Baker-Isaac Funeral Services, 985 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport, CT. The family will receive guests from 2:00 PM until the time of service at the chapel. Interment will take place on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery, 81 Riverside Ave, Norwalk, CT. Baker-Isaac Funeral Services is inviting you to: Celebration of Life for Rawle Maximin Time: Jan 17, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 988 0127 1603 Passcode: 960137 Visitation Baker-Isaac Funeral Services Sunday, January 17, 2021 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Funeral Service Baker-Isaac Funeral Services Sunday, January 17, 2021 4:00 PM 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Interment Riverside Cemetery Monday, January 18, 2021 11:00 AM 81 Riverside Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850