Jean Oles Murat, 75, of Brockton passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the husband of Yanick (Nicolas) Murat. Born on June 3, 1945 in Lilavois, Haiti, he was the son of the late Elie Murat and Anna (Joseph) Murat. Jean enjoyed spending quality time with family, cooking, gardening, being a husband, father, grandfather, and a genuine human being who supported others within his community. He enjoyed bringing his grandchildren to school before heading to the family restaurant. Jean was a jokester leaving the most pleasant memories for all those who were graced by his presence. Many may know him for his delicious and famous soup joumou. He also made the most delicious chimichangas and strawberry cheesecake. Jean would never let a person go hungry. He worked countless hours prior to his retirement within the family restaurant providing for his family and serving customers from all walks of life treating each person with the utmost respect. Jean would always engrain into his children's minds that you're only on time if you're five minutes early. Jean is survived by his wife Yanick Murat; brother Arnold Voltaire; children Peterson Paul, Clauroge Murat, Wilson Murat and Kimberly Murat; an aunt by marriage Ketly Rene; cousins by marriage Icelie Desir and Claude Desir and their children Jessica, Ashley, Dawn; niece Myvelie Corrielus and Corrielus family; and many relatives currently residing in his home country of Haiti. As a well-known member of the Haitian-American community, Jean is survived by the many supporters of the Parkway Restaurant established in 1993 operated by the family until 2014, those who may go unnamed but will always hold a special place in the hearts of the Murat Family. A funeral mass will be held in Christ the King Parish, 54 Lyman Street, Brockton on Tuesday, November 3rd at 10:30AM with interment to follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont Street, (Rt. 123) Brockton on Monday, November 2nd from 4:00-8:00PM. ************************* COVID-19 Funeral Home Capacity Restrictions******************** Russell & Pica Funeral Homes Guidelines when attending a funeral wake/service. All visitors must wear a MASK in the funeral home and on the funeral home property. All visitors will be advised by Funeral Home Staff on what Building Entrance to Use. All visitors will then follow SAFE DISTANCING MARKINGS that will guide to the Casket/Urn. All visitors may pause at Casket/Urn and then EXIT the Funeral Home. All visitors when returning to their cars will please exit the property to allow others to enter. All visitors will be able to greet family members from a safe distance but not able to touch. The Russell & Pica Funeral Home appreciates everyone that is helping to support your loved one's and friends during their most difficult time.