Winston A Basant

Winston "Santo" Basant, age 78 of Oakland Park, Florida passed away on January 26, 2021. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica to Wilfred and Elizabeth Brown and was the fifth of ten children. As a young man in Jamaica, he worked as a mechanic at Sinclair's Garage for many years. Then assisted his brother making jewelry before turning to fishing as a career. In Florida, he made his living working in the seafood department at a major grocery store prior to his retirement. Winston was known for his exceptional cooking, his kindness and generosity to others, and his love for family and friends. He leaves behind his wife Pearl, children Angella (Devon), Jimmy and Sophia, grandchildren, Asha (Stefon), Keanue and Taylor, great-grandsons Amir and Noah, beloved siblings Carlie, Courtney, Penny and Dell and countless other families and friends.