Xavier J. Barquet

BARQUET, XAVIER J., 46, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2006 in Miami, on the eight year anniversary of his mother's death. On January 29, 2006, Xavier was in a Los Angles-area hospital when he suffered a respiratory failure. Xavier was the son of Javier and Zenaida Barquet of Coral Gables. Xavier grew up amidst a tight- knit family of five brothers where he led his siblings in daily child's play, discovery, laughter and happiness. Like his brothers, he obtained a Catholic education highlighted by his 1977 graduation from Christopher Columbus High School. He was a brilliant university honor student receiving dual degrees in Biology and Drama from New York University in 1981. He was a graduate of the prestigious Lee Strasberg Institute for the Performing Arts. In 1981, he moved to Los Angeles where he pursued his passion for the motion picture industry. Over the course of his career he appeared in numerous television shows, commercials, print ads and he produced and directed his own South Florida-based motion picture. To all his projects, he brought boundless energy and unflagging enthusiasm. He demonstrated a rare interest in his peers aspirations, opening many doors for flagging actors and actresses seeking opportunities. He was a faithful Catholic who practiced his faith in all his relations. He is survived by his loving family: father Dr. Javier Barquet, and his four brothers: Edwin, Nelson, Roy and Glenn and nephews: Justin and Brendan and niece Genevieve. Visitation was held on Thursday night at Caballero- Woodlawn. Services will be held at 3:30pm on Friday afternoon at The Church of the Little Flower, Coral Gables, at 3:30pm. Burial to follow at Flagler Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates masses in his memory or as Xavier would wish, donations in his mother's memory to the South Florida Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.