Gaston "Gus" Jean-Louis, Jr., 79, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 29, at his home in Poughquag, NY surrounded by his family and showered with love.

The son of the late Gaston Sr. and Frances (Machado) Jean-Louis, Gus was born in Manhattan on February 10, 1944. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

Gus received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Baruch College. After serving in the armed forces he began his career on Wall Street, starting in the Operations Division and eventually becoming a Vice President of Chemical Bank. Upon leaving Chemical Bank, he became a human resources consultant. His career spanned over five decades providing consultation services to financial companies and non-profit organizations. Gus used his expertise in recruitment and employment while serving on the Private Industry Council in NYC and participating in the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program.

In his free time, Gus loved to exercise, especially swimming. He enjoyed visiting many places around the world. His favorite cocktail was the Sidecar. He was very proud of the colleges his children attended, Villanova and Harvard, often reminiscing of the fun times he had at those institutions long after his children had graduated.

Gus is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Josanna (Bondone) Jean-Louis. They began their marriage in Pomona, New York, Rockland County, until her retirement in 2021 when they moved to Poughquag. He is also survived by his daughters and their spouses, Nicole and Donald Benedetto of Wayne, PA, Candace and Carey Burnett of Wake Forest, NC; his son, Dr. Gaston "Guy" Jean-Louis, Jr. of Manhattan; his grandchildren, Melina and Max Benedetto, and River and Gray Burnett; his siblings, Joseph Jean-Louis, Jeannette Nelson, Yvonne Jean-Louis, and Patrick Jean-Louis; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sisters Cecelia Dick and Theresa Barone.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction from 10 am – 12 pm. Family and friends will share memories at 11:30 am. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Denis Cemetery, 604 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction.

Donations may be made in memory of Gaston "Gus" Jean-Louis, Jr. to Trustees of Columbia University, Cardiac Amyloidosis Research via https://medicine.givenow.columbia.edu/?alloc=24956# or to the Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation.

Please visit his Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.