Jerome Henry, who was president and founder of The Philadelphia Multi Cultural Carnival Association and enriched Philadelphia with the largest Caribbean celebration in the State died Tuesday 15th September, 2009.
Jerome was a man of many dimensions, in New York he was an Auxiliary Police Officer. Apart from his profession, he was an unofficial cultural Ambassador for his country. For those of you who are not familiar with Trinidad and Tobago, it is the land of calypso, steelband and carnival. Jerome was a fervent supporter of his culture which did not diminish as he immersed himself in his adopted country. Trips home for carnival were frequent and upon arriving home he would always look out for his Philly posse. He played mass on many occasions or simply just joined in the fun and revelry of the carnival. It was also an opportunity for him to reconnect with relatives and childhood friends.
This love of culture led him to join with friends and associates here in Philly to establish the Philadelphia Multicultural Carnival Organisation in July 2000. He was the President from its inception and was instrumental in organizing the first carnival parade in Philly in 2001. Jerome was very proud of his involvement in this organization which provided him with opportunities to promote the culture of his beloved Trinidad and Tobago and mix it with that of his adopted home.
Jerome Ferdinand Henry better known to some as “Wet yuh beakâ€, the name of his Promotions company in New York Philadelphia, and Trinidad.
He is survived by his beloved wife Adaora Henry, his daughters Sheree, Jennifer and Victoria and his only son Jeremy.
