Joseph W. BOURASSA

Col. Joseph W. Bourassa, (Retired USAF), 224 E. Garden St., Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Green Bay, Wis., peacefully passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005, at his home. Joe’s military career spanned over 34 years. His military career started in the Navy. He then transferred to the Air Force to become a pilot to fulfill his passion for flying. Joe was a decorated World War II and Korean War Veteran and served in the Air Force Reserves as a Pilot for over 30 years. His final command was as deputy commander for the 459th TAW at Andrews AFB, Md. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita M. Pfeiffer Bourassa and grandson Matthew.He is survived by his five children, Daniel J. Bourassa D.C., Andalusia, Ala.; David C. Bourassa, Pensacola, Fla.; Mary E. Heard, Triangle, Va.; Thomas J. Bourassa, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Nancy E. Caulder, Oxford, Ala.; and nine grandchildren.A memorial Mass will be held at St. Williebrord Catholic Church in Green Bay, Wis., at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, by Fr. Ken Degroot. A military honors ceremony to follow at 11:30 a.m. with internment at Allouez Catholic Cemetery & Chapel Mausoleum in Green Bay, Wis.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to www.Matthews Mission.org or www.HospiceEmeraldCoast.org