Richard “Dick” Bourez, Age 82, died Sunday, March 8, 2020. Dick was born on March 9, 1937 in Kearny, New Jersey, son of the late Rene and Jane (Wehr) Bourez. He graduated from Kearny High School, and studied Music at Montclair University until joining the U.S. Air Force. Following his military service, Dick joined the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and then later went to work for Rochester Glass. He worked for many years in the glass industry, eventually retiring from RAMCO. A longtime resident of the Rochester Area, Dick served on the Board of Directors of the Rochester Community House, was very active with the Avon Players and had been a member of the Howarth United Methodist Church, Paint Creek United Methodist Church, and most recently Faith Community Christian Church. Dick was an accomplished musician and played piano at Rochester Gourmet Galas, Great Oaks Country Club, and several local churches. He also was a vocalist with the Grunyons, a Detroit based acapella group. Dick is survived by his wife of 40 years, JoAnn Bourez; children Dawn (Bob) Fender, Kurt Bourez, Ellen (Joseph) Thompson, David McVeigh, and Susan (Michael) Wood; Grandchildren Lindsey and Laura Fender, Brittany Thompson, Breianne (Ian) Median, Aidan and Alana McVeigh. Also survived by his sister Sheila (Doug) Boyle. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Faith Community Christian Church, meeting at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills. Pastor Tom Sayers officiating. Interment to follow at Paint Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Friends may also visit the Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Faith Community Christian Church.
