Rhinebeck, N.Y-  Yves Joseph Chardavoine, 66, of Rhinebeck, NY, went peacefully in the arms of his beloved savior while being held by his loved ones on January 6, 2024, at Vassar Bros. Med Center, Poughkeepsie, NY. He was Born on January 23, 1957, in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, to the late Gerard J. and Carmel St. Julien Chardavoine.

He came to the United States as a young man. His sharp intelligence, charismatic nature, and servant heart led him to a passionate career in Engineering as well as a dedicated religious leader/mentor. Yves, a smart and talented engineer, retired from KMA in Poughkeepsie, NY, where he was a manager. He was a family-oriented man who loved his family deeply and his lord; a loving father, a loving husband, an avid knowledge seeker, and a peacemaker. He was beloved by anyone he encountered and has left lasting impacts on all the lives he touched. His immense strength and strong faith allowed him to conquer countless proud accomplishments. On Saturday, December 14, 1991, he married his beloved wife Nicole Salerno Chardavoine, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Brooklyn, NY. The two were lovingly married 32 years with a God-given love that brought four precious children that will forever cherish him and continue his legacy; Victoria Chardavoine, Alexandria Chardavoine, Andrew E. Chardavoine, and Jonathan I. Chardavoine all of Rhinebeck.

Lovingly known as Loulou to many, He was the brother of Marie G. Pierre-Louis of Red Hook and Jean Chardavoine of Rhinebeck. Other family members that will affectionately cherish him are; His mother-in-law Elida Salerno, his sister-in-laws Margaret Blanchard and Family, Maryse Salerno, Guilene Fils and family, and Adeline Chardavoine and family. His brother-in-laws Jean Antoine Salerno and Family, Raymond Dorcin and Family, and Jacques Blanchard and family. Many nieces and nephews including John and Jean Pierre Louis and family, Gilberg and Angelique Chardavoine. Many cousins including; Carole St. Julien and family, Armelle Lubin Maceus and family,Thomas Lubin and family, Marise Lubin and family, Martha Lubin and family, Delourdes Lubin and family, Dr. Alexandre Lubin and family. Also the families of Chardavoine, Salerno, Blanchard, Dorcin, Fils, Menard, Pierre-Louis,St. Julien, Joseph, Bristol, Lubin, Lemaire, Monchais, and Hermantin.

A period of visitation will be from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Good Shepherd Church, 3 Mulberry St., Rhinebeck, NY.

Entombment will follow at the community Mausoleum at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

Zoom links will be available below for those who wish to attend services virtually.

The Chardavoine family respectfully request memorial donations to the American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. #550, Chicago, IL 60631 (www.abta.org).

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com