Obituary of Remi C. BeauSejour

Remi C. BeauSejour "Charlie", age 75, passed away at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, N.Y. due to complications from Covid-19 on April 8, 2021. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y. as Keith William Rice, and was lovingly adopted by his late parents, Laura Hargreaves BeauSejour and Remi A. BeauSejour who raised him in Staten Island. After high school, Charlie served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and the Cold War. He was discharged in 1968. After his service, he married briefly and had a son, Remi BeauSejour. In 1970, he went on to marry Carol Rabey and together they had a daughter, Colette BeauSejour in 1976. They later divorced, but remained great friends. In 1985, Charlie married his current wife Barbara and they would have celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary this month. Charlie was a retired NYC Sanitation worker. He was also a long-time member of the Staten Island Sportsman's Gun Club. He enjoyed trap-shooting and traveled many places to shoot in tournaments and events over the years. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his many friends. He is survived by his current wife Barbara, his children and step children and their spouses. Remi BeauSejour and his wife Dawn. Colette Jacobsen and her husband Darryl, Cindy Gaither and her husband Paul, Michelle Dirkes and her husband, Doc. He also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, Kierra, Derek, Evan, Logan, Vincent, Angelica and Daniel. Lastly, he is survived by his sister Renee along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Due to Covid-19, there will be a private cremation.