ANDREW W. RAQUET

RAQUET--Andrew Walter. A world renowned Interior Designer and creative inventor, passed away at the age of 45 on June 14th, 2014. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, colleagues and clients. Andrew Raquet enjoyed a life that incorporated his formidable talent as an interior designer. His commitment to reviving high end luxury design in an unpretentious, refreshing way earned him a stellar reputation amongst clients. His originality and fearless approach to transforming spaces earned him the respect of his peers. He was a favorite on the show house circuit, designing spaces from Paris to Manhattan to the Bahamas. He served on the Kips Bay Designer's Committee. His work was heralded by major publications including: Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, The New York Times, Quest, and Veranda. In addition Raquet founded BAMBOO BAMBOO, the most well-regarded luxury home furnishings and gift shop in the Bahamas, with outposts in Nassau and Harbor Island. He was a member of the Lyford Cay Club. Raquet grew up in Garden City, Long Island, NY. He graduated from Deerfield Academy and Columbia University. He also studied at Parsons School of Design and the Sotheby's School in London. Most recently, he was working with his sister, Merridith, on a showroom in Manhattan to display his extraordinary designs and visionary ideas. He is survived by his father Walter Raquet, mother Kristine Scerbo and his two sisters, Kim Ponce and Merridith Raquet. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Greenwich, CT on Thursday, June 26, at 5pm. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830.