Andre was a big man with a big heart, many referred to him as a gentle giant. He was just that. He was a loving, devoted, proud husband and father. He was an incredible son, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. He was a hard worker, generous and always so thoughtful. Those who knew him were blessed to have him in their lives.
He lived every day for his family. Andre is survived by his wife, Jeanette Bourassa; their oldest son, Daniel; their daughter (his princess), Alyssa; and their youngest son Jonathan. His parents, John and Pauli Bourassa. His brother James Bourassa and wife Tara. His parents-in-law, Abelardo Cabrera and Martha Bohórquez; and Octavio Pérez. His sister-in-law Sandra Weichel and husband William (BJ). His three nephews – whom he adored, and they adored him – Julian, Taylor and Keanu. His uncles and aunts, Peter (wife Kathleen); Elaine (husband Andrew); and Jassi (wife Rani). His cousins, Teja (wife Sonja and children, Luca and Julian); Anisha; Ranjit (wife Gita); Jacqueline; and Alexander.
Andre grew up and spent most of his life in Jupiter, FL. He loved it. Never wanting to move, Andre wanted to grow old here. He graduated high school from The Benjamin School. There, he met friends who became brothers to him. Friends he stayed in touch with for the rest of his life. Friends he built work relationships with. And friends whose families became our families. After high school, life took him to Gainesville, FL, where he attended and graduated from The University of Florida. Go Gators! After graduating, he came back to Jupiter. His first job was with Jack Nicklaus, and for the rest of his working career, he was always involved with golf one way or another. He later worked for his father’s company, and eventually branched off and created his own, Bourassa Property Group (BPG). He was and had so many reasons to be proud of his accomplishments, the work-relations he built, and the work ethic he exemplified every day. Andre had a need to always be busy; you rarely saw him just sitting around. In addition to work, at different times in his life, he got involved with and enjoyed being part of a pit crew. First it was with his father’s race team and then with his friends’. It was a love of his.
Andre worked hard, but he always made time for his family and took care of everyone around him. He planned memorable family vacations; loved to cook; and enjoyed attending college and NFL football games, and golf tournaments. He grew up attending The Miami Hurricanes’ games with his parents and brother. And as an adult, husband and father, his love of attending college football games continued with his family. He had all the Florida teams covered: UM, UF and UCF (where Daniel is currently attending college); and, of course, the Miami Dolphins. He enjoyed watching all sports, especially soccer, racing, basketball, golf and football. He always made time to attend the kids’ sporting events and competitions, and coach their teams. Catching up and seeing lifelong friends was always something he enjoyed and wished we could do more of. He grew up skiing in Colorado, and shared his love of skiing with his own family as an adult. He looked forward to Spring Break family vacations, when we often went skiing. He had a love for animals, an endearing trait he must have inherited from his mom. He grew up on the beach fishing and swimming with his brother and cousins, when they’d visit. As a father, his favorite thing to do on weekends was take his family out on the boat, which he named “Fins Up.” The kids loved it when he went fast; he was the happiest when they were happy. He lit up every time he saw his nephews. And for them, there was nothing like resting their little heads and melting into his big, comfy shoulders, whenever he picked them up. His family was his pride and joy. He lived and breathed for them, their wellbeing and happiness. Everything he did defined him as not only a good family man, but a great one.
Andre will live on in the hearts and memories of his family, friends and all who knew and loved him.
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