Joseph is survived by his wife, Marie Leriche Vernet; daughters, Marie Seme Vernet, Marie Vernet, Maryse Elisma; son, Guenel Vernet; grandchildren, Selyne Point-Du-Jour, Jeremiah Elisma, Rose Nedjuine Staielle Vernet, William Point-Du-Jour, Max Anthony Elisma, Mecleana Fleranvil, Lana Elisma; brothers, Joseph Prosper Vernet, Joseph Ocean Vernet;sister, Monique Desravines; nephews, Deguole Vernet, Valdanio Vernet, Bodreal Desravines; nieces, Kekette Vernet, Fabienne Vernet, Martine Vernet, Casselande Vernal, Tamara Leriche, Beaudly Leriche