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Obituary
Carl Gourgue, was born to Rose Yolande Cadet & Maurice Gourgue on February 10, 1957 in
Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He was the youngest of five children, Marie Claude, Ronnie
(deceased) & Jacques Gourgue. The Gourgue family was hard working and prominent in
Port-au-Prince. The family instilled in Carl, values that led him to be focused and driven.
Carl attended primary school at Jean Marie Guilloux, Port-au-Prince, Haiti and secondary
at Collège Canado-Haïtien. At the age of 16, he immigrated to Brooklyn, New York where
he graduated from John Jay High School and continued his studies at Brooklyn College and
Aviation Academy.
As Carl was pursuing his career, he courted and married his childhood sweetheart Marie
Maude St. Vil. Together they formed a beautiful family with 2 children, Bernard and
Rachel. For over 40 years, Carl was a loving husband, friend and backbone to his wife. To
his children and grandson, he was disciplined, dedicated and nurturing. To his sister and
brother, he was resilient and a confidant. To his family, he was a mentor and role model
with a generous heart. To his friends and colleagues, he was reliable, selfless and always
willing to help.
Carl worked hard to provide for his family. For many years he worked in the
Transportation Industry and eventually discovered his passion for Technology. For 24
years, he worked as an IT Administrator for Bermuda Limousine International., a Luxury
Limousine Company.
The legacy Carl leaves is hard work pays off and to never give up. He was a leader that
impacted all who knew him.
Although it's difficult
today to see beyond the
sorrow, may looking back in
memory help comfort you
tomorrow