Everald Aston Mitto Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

His Life Story Everald Aston Mitto was born on May 2nd, 1952, in Whitfield Town, St Andrew, Jamaica, to the late Evelyn and Cephas Mitto. He was the fourth of seven children. Six boys and one girl. He attended the Coburn Gardens Elementary School, Hagley Park SDA Secondary School and Jamaica Commercial Institute. He was a baptized member of the Hagley Park SDA Church, and loved to sing in the choir. Along with several members of his family, he owned and operated a transportation service in Kingston, Jamaica, until he migrated to the USA in August 1988. He met Lilla (Henry) in 1975 during her final year in high school, and while attending a wedding dance (traditional Indian wedding) at Longsville in Clarendon, Jamaica. After graduation, Lilla went off to West Indies College (now NCU) to pursue her nursing career. They communicated by writing letters to each other until after her first year when her training was continued at Andrews Memorial Hospital where the Nursing Program was located. He loved to listen to Jim Reeves and Charlie Pride music and would often used lines from some of their songs during courtship. They were engaged in June of 1977, and got married in December, 1979. This union produces two wonderful sons, Adrian and Dwane. They migrated to the USA in August, 1988. After a number of years, he decided he wanted to train as a tractor trailer driver as this has been his passion. He enrolled in Allstate Career school in Philadelphia, PA and graduated top of his class receiving several awards. He worked a short time for a trucking company then decided he wanted his own truck which he purchased and operated for a few years. In 2001, he was diagnosed with renal failure and had to be on dialysis during which time he enrolled in the transplant program and received a cadaver kidney on February 19, 2004. He welcomed his first granddaughter, Desiree on December 14, 2003, and Adrian Jr. was born three years later on February, 19th, his transplant anniversary, so they both celebrated the gift of life together. Everald was quiet but a jovial person and has a great sense of humor. Once you get to know him, he would talk your ears off, finding a way to make you laugh even through his pain and while sharing his experiences of Gods love and mercy. He was an avid gardener and together with his wife, created their own backyard retreat. He also loved raising pet fish and fixing lawn mowers. He was very active in church and while living in Brooklyn, NY, he attended Cornerstone SDA Church. He sang in the choir and was actively involved in Pathfinders Club. He enjoyed going camping with them, and just hanging out with them on many other occasions. He was also involved in audio visual ministry, recording and editing sermons and songs, then giving them out to members and friends. He was an ordained Deacon and served at Cornerstone, NY, Stroudsbury, PA, and here in Loganville until he was no longer able due to his illness. He taught himself to play the piano, and enjoyed playing every chance he got. He was a man of faith and gained strength and comfort in knowing that someday soon he will see Jesus’ face. He reassured his wife Lilla that he was tired of the pain and suffering and was ready to go to sleep, because “the next voice he will hear is Jesus calling him and he will open his eyes and see His face. It will be just the blink of an eye”. Everald leaves to cherish his memories: Wife Lilla, Sons Adrian and Dwane. Grand Children Desiree and Adrian Jr. (AJ). Step grandchildren, Sarah and Russman. Daughters in law, Krystal and Eilene. Brothers, Cecil and Hebert Mitto, sister, Pauline Fook. Many nieces and nephews, friends and well wishers. May His Soul Rest in Peace

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Everald Aston Mitto

May 2, 1952 - May 13, 2022