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François Bégassière Obituary

François de la Bégassière passed away on February 8, 2023, at the age of 79. He was a caring and loving husband and father and cherished the many friendships he made along his life. His passion was to bring people together for great food, conversation, and music. His love of life and travel brought him to all corners of the world and he made Florida his home. He touched many lives with his charm, honesty, and passion. He is gone but not forgotten and will always remain in our hearts.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Feb. 22, 2023.

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Ralph Kaiser

August 11, 2025

Cher François,
Par hasard je t´ai cherché en ligne et maintenant je dois constater que tu n´es plus là. Qu´est-ce qu´on a rigolé avec les mannequins dans les rues Marbeuf, François 1er et Montaigne, quand on a travaillé tous les deux au CCF aux Champs Élysées. Et aux weekends on a joué au tennis au stade des banques et de a bourse au dehors de Paris. Quelle vie splendide? Et tu étais à mon mariage à Redbank en New Jersey, lorsque nous deux vivions à New York City. Ensuite, tu as visité ma maison sur un canal à Lighthouse Point, en Floride, à de nombreuses reprises. La dernière fois que je t´ai vu, c'était à l'occasion d'un voyage d'affaires à Fort Lauderdale pour ma propre société de broker-dealer sur la Fifth Ave à New York.
Repose en paix, mon cher ami.
Nous nous reverrons !
Ralph

El Tigré

March 10, 2023

François was a great friend. We worked together in London in the 80´s. He had an infectious laugh and an unparalleled gift for speaking in at least 3 different languages almost simultaneously. He was also quite skillful on the tennis court. Our Saturday morning matches on indoor courts near Shepherds Bush roundabout had me huffing and puffing while he barely broke a sweat. We will miss you!

Stephen Robson

March 9, 2023

Francois Mon Ami May you rest in peace. I have very fond memories of spending time with you in Florida as well as New York. Sincerely SJR

Teresa & Nevio Dijanic

February 23, 2023

May you remember all the wonderful years you shared together. He lived you dearly and will always be with you in your heart. Will always remember his smile. R.I.P. Francoir

Josephine Leo Motto

February 22, 2023

Francois I will miss all the times we cooked together, and all the parties we had. R.I.P. my friend.

Alex Thomas

February 22, 2023

Francois always treated everyone he met with kindness and compassion. He touched every persons heart with his laughter and infectious attitude that brightened the room. He will be miss.

Bouedo

February 22, 2023

Francois une merveilleuse personne avec un coeur magnifique ! Il a toujours pour moi comme père ! J´ ai partagé beaucoup de superbe moment durant toutes ces années ! Tu resteras dans mon coeur avec une place spéciale ! Paix à ton âme ! Affectueusement xavier bouedo

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