It is with much sadness that I pass along the news of the death of Julius Pearse on Tuesday 17 Dec 2024. Julius and his wife Joysetta were long-time volunteers to both the Genealogy Federation of Long Island and the Long Island genealogy community.
“The Pearses founded the African Atlantic Genealogical Society in 1994, ran a private investigations agency and became involved with the Nassau County Black history museum in Hempstead four years later. Joysetta became its director in 2012. Julius worked there as a volunteer manager and researcher.
Three years ago, in May 2021, the museum was renamed the Joysetta & Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County.”
Josetta was President of the Genealogy Federation of Long Island for 14 years. Her husband, Julius was just as active and always said yes whenever I asked for his assistance or participation in our projects.
They both are sorely missed.
Funeral and burial information will be announced after the holiday season.
Susan Jaycox
President-Genealogy Federation of Long Island