Faublas passed away at his home in Revere on Saturday morning, October 6, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years of age.  Born in Saint-Michel-de-l' Attalaye Gonaives, Haiti, he is the beloved son of the late Gabelius Etienne and Elvira Pierre.  Faublas was a former judge in Haiti but when he came to the United States he made his living as a chef.  He worked as a chef in NY for several years before moving to Massachusetts.  Faublas dedicated 28 years of service as a chef at the Sheraton Newton Hotel, retiring in 2013.  He has been a resident of Revere for the last 16 years.  Faublas was a member of the Haitian Missionary Church in Somerville.  As a member of the men's group, he participated in many church activities over the years.  He will be greatly missed by his large family and friends in the community.

Faublas is the beloved husband of Marie J. (Norvil) Etienne. He is the devoted father of Virginie Etienne Bois, Fournel Etienne, Faubert Etienne, Yola Etienne, Jeff Etienne, Kennel Etienne, Kenny Etienne, Mirlande Cenat and the late Josette Etienne and Wesner Etienne.  Dear brother of Yolande Etienne of FL and Marie Ange Etienne of Port au Prince, Haiti.  Faublas is also lovingly survived by 27 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Faublas' visiting hours at the Haitian Missionary Church of Somerville 100 Temple St. SOMERVILLE, Friday, October 12 from 6-8 P.M. His funeral will be from the above named Church on Saturday at 10:00 A.M.  An hour of visitation will be held prior to the service, from 9:00-10:00 A.M.  Interment will conclude the service at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Carafa Family Funeral Home in Chelsea.