"My condolences to you and family. Josh was a very dear friend and he was a good person and friend. He is in a better place and may his soul Rest In Peace. He will be missed."
In loving memory of
Joshua Kissoon
SCOTTSDALE / PHOENIX - Joshua Kissoon aka Larley, was born on June 5th, 1949, in Toms Hope, West Retreat, Portland, Jamaica, to James and Elizabeth Kissoon and has passed away on December 3rd, 2019. He will be missed! In Jamaica, he worked as a waiter for many years at Frenchman's Cove Hotel and Bonnie View Hotel. Joshua migrated in 1970, to St. Louis, Missouri and relocated with the Rosses family to Scottsdale, Arizona in the early 1980's. He was married in Jamaica, on December 20th, 1978, to Carmen Veronica Bryan. He eventually moved his wife and daughter from Jamaica to Scottsdale, on April 13th, 1986. This was a beginning of a new lifestyle for Joshua and his family. He later retired as a chef and butler after working with the Owens, Cummings, Halle and Ray families. He had a passion for his many families, friends, Jamaica and deep sea fishing. He is survived by his loving daughter Dian Kamalee Kissoon Hixon, son in law, Gregory John Hixon and grandchildren Paris Hali, Milan Hanalee Hixon and Joshua (Booker) Hixon , and sisters, Carmen Kissoon - Philadelphia, Mavis Mohamed - New York, Nora Coombs and Rachel Bolageer - Jamaica, and brothers, Hubert Kissoon aka Baya, Moses Kissoon aka Rattan, Aaron Kissoon aka Finger - Jamaica and Rueben Kissoon - England. He will be missed and Rest in Peace! A memorial service will be held at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 East Bell Road, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85254 on December 22nd, 2019 at 11:00 am. During summer of 2020; another memorial celebration of Joshua's life to follow in Jamaica. To be announced online March 2020.
Tributes
"Hi Dian Sorry to hear about your Uncle Josh am so glad we had to chance to meet and spend time with you guys. The trip to Las Vegas with Uncle Josh will always bring back great memories. Tony & Family"
"Sincere condolences to the family of Joshua Kissoon. May his soul rest in peace and light perpetually shine on him. My prayers are with you. "
"Heartfelt condolences to the family of Joshua Kissoon. We knew him as light hearted and very helpful person. We shared many meals together at social gatherings and got to experience his critical eye when it came to Jamaican food. He will be sasdly missed. May his soul rest in perpetual peace. From Khal, Bryan, Dalton, Sue, Terry-Ann, Jodi-Ann and Stacy-Ann."
"Dear Kissoon Family, Please accept my condolences. Josh was a great man of integrity, candor, honesty and happiness! I am deeply saddened by his loss, as he was a great friend and wonderful father, son, uncle, cousin and grandfather to a beautiful family! May God?s peace and blessings rest upon his soul. With much love and friendship, Lynelle"
"We are so sorry for the passing of your father. Dian, Greg and the family you all have our condolences in this time of difficulty. We are prying for your comfort and strength . Gilbert and Malory Porche"
"My condolences to you Carmen and family for your loss God is too wise to make any mistake may his soul rest in peace. "
"My deepest sincere condolences to the Kissoon family."
"Our deepest, most heartfelt condolences. You have been in our thoughts and Prayers. God Bless and may the Love of Our Lord embrace and comfort you knowing he is in His Arms now & always."
"My heartfelt condolences to the family I pray that God will give you all the strength and comfort to go through your loss R. I .P."
"I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Josh very much and he was a huge, loving, positive influence in my life. He will be terribly missed. I believe he?s celebrating and enjoying peace and love in heaven and that from there he will continue to look after each one of us as he did so lovingly in life."
"My sincere Condolences goes out to Carmen Kissoon and family in this time of grief, sadness and pain......may you and your family be comforted by God's grace and the knowledge that his LOVE will shelter you in you time of storm......"
"My condolence to the Kissoon families..in the passing of your brother Joshua, Carmen,be strong and just no hes in a better place..no ache or pain, May his soul find peace and rest..S.I P Joshua."
"Condolence to the family and friend of jushua kissoon RIP"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Love you dearly my brother. You were loved by all your family. You shared your love, strength and success with us. You show us how to love and care for others. You were the best role model a sister could have. Rest in peace. Sadly missrd."