John Bligh
- Paraprofessional
- PS 181, Brooklyn
For 21 years, Caleb Saint Surin served the students at PS 181 in Brooklyn with enthusiasm, sharing with them his love for and expertise in mathematics.
Caleb, 51, died of coronavirus on April 27.
“Caleb devoted his career to the students he served and was always willing to help others,” Chapter Leader Michael George said.
Yvonne Webb, the adaptive physical education teacher at the school, was the last co-worker to speak to Caleb.
“I am still in disbelief” about Caleb’s passing, she said. “There are so many memories.”
Caleb, who studied mathematics at Medgar Evers College and education at Touro College, both in Brooklyn, “had a big heart and loved to help others,” said Webb. He especially loved helping children with math, she said.
Webb added that Caleb had a warm smile, was a great listener and had a true sense of adventure.
Caleb was a boxing aficionado who made sure to watch all the big matches.
He loved his job, family members said, and they greatly appreciate that his work was valued by the union.
Caleb is survived by a son, Neil Saint Surin; his sisters, Myrlande Alcanthe and Martine Dominique; and his brothers, Frantz, Amos, Abdonel and Fernelle Saint Surin.
Hi MS Casimir you missed me
R.I.P mr Caleb saint surin
Mr. St. Surin was a very kind and sweet man. He was always willing to help others and he loved to travel. We would always share stories of places we have traveled and places we wanted to visit. He will be missed.
Gone too soon. I will definitely miss you. You were always willing to put others before yourself. You have taught me so much. May your soul rest in peace.
For 18 years Mr. Caleb’s smile was a daily bright spot in my days at PS 181. He will be missed by all.
Mr. Saint Surin was a very generous, kind, supportive and intelligent men. He will be greatly missed.
Mr. Saint Surin was one man who I always seen with a smile on his face. The few times we worked together was a pleasure. You are missed. Sleep in peace Mr. St Surin
Hi MS Casimir you missed me
R.I.P mr Caleb saint surin
To my dear and true friend of 20 years.
Your smile, your laughs, words of wisdom and encouragement, I’ll carry in my heart. You will truly be missed, but never forgotten.
Your friend, M Cook
Mr St Surin was a breathe of fresh air to work with! He had such a calm and willing heart. No task was ever to hard or strenuous. His big wide smile could be seen at all times. This dude never got angry and laughed off anything that seemed too far fetch from reality. I will genuinely miss cracking jokes and teasing him. The love for his country was undeniable! He was sincere and always willing to help if you appeared in distress or asked. Forever in our hearts— my Haitian friend!!
Thank you to everyone for those kind words about my uncle. He was truly a great guy and it breaks my heart to hear that he passed away alone in his apartment. My mother lost her little brother. I lost an uncle and a great friend. He will be truly missed.
My condolences to the family. He will truly be missed.
Gone but not forgotten, Mr. Saint Surin was a great colleague and friend. His passion for his work was showed everyday he walked into PS 181. He would always help me when I was having computer problems at work and anything you ask of him, he was willing to do. Great friend.
Gone to soon. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family and students.
Mr St Surin was special he left a mark in my heart for me and my family! I will never forget the love he showed me personally! Will miss him!
Caleb was a cool guy ,great spirit. May he Rest In Peace. Condolences to his family members.
My condolences to the family. You will be missed
You will be missed! Mr. St Surin you was an all around sweet person, we can always call on you, my condolences to the family I will miss that sweet smile, the students will miss you. R.I.P my love
I knew Caleb for long time but for the past few years I have not seen him and heard from him.
It is so painful. He had such of a great sense of humor, always had to make people laugh. RIP brother Caleb!