Jessika Charles

Jessika is an amazingly bold and positive human being who consistently overcame any obstacle she encountered. Jessika has a vibrant personality and is filled with life and spirit. She is the crux of our family, the light from the sun and was the support we all needed. Jessika was the breeze in the summer we always look for. She motivated us all to be better, stronger and passionate about chasing our dreams. Jessika is always full of energy and can command a room with her presence. She loves reading and is passionate about Harry Potter and can recite the entire series. Jessika loves to cook for her family. Jessika was our family’s keeper, she always checked on everyone to see how we were doing. Jessika had the biggest heart in the world, she treated everyone the way she wanted to be treated. She exerted so much love to everyone it was more than anyone could reciprocate. Jessika was patient and understanding, she listens if you have any problems and helps you come up with a possible solution. She was very good at listening and relating to anyone from any background. She always puts others before herself. A goal of hers was to open a sister’s home for women battling addiction. Her heart was deep and glorious. Jessika is truly a rare diamond that is irreplaceable. She has inspired us all to strive for better tomorrow and make those around us happy and give support when needed. Jessika is extremely beautiful in and out. From the outside, she was an elegant, attractive melanin queen. Jessika always spoke about leveling up and always gave herself new things to accomplish. She loves to go on long hikes with the dog on the mountain. Jessika was a family person. She loved all of her siblings and we love her. Jessika was a West Orange High School graduate. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Long Island University. She was employed as Healthcare Administrator at Bergen Regional Hospital then later at CIOX as health information specialist. Jessika was also a part time teacher at CCLS, teaching English. She had a passion for helping others. Jessika is survived by her loving parents Adlene and Claude Charles, three brothers Jean, Ralph, Claudy, two sisters Julienne and Pascale. Her uncle Luciene Francois and family, uncle Ulrick Francois and family, uncle Roland and family, uncle Levelt and family, uncle Smith and family, uncle Volny and his family, uncle Franklin and his family, aunty Madame Blanc and family, auntie Antoinette Vertus and family. Cousin Franco Jean Piere, cousin Fanfan Vertus and family, cousin Majorie Vertus and family, uncle Ricklaire Luzincourt and family. Ernest Jean Baptiste and family, her beloved dog Kobe and many other family members and friends.

Jessika Charles

January 16, 1994 - July 17, 2021