David Raymond Bourbeau, 63, passed from this life on September 7th, 2021, after a courageous yearlong fight against glioblastoma; brain cancer.  Dave was born on February 20, 1958, in Poughkeepsie, NY to Betty Jo Fisher and the late Raymond Bourbeau. Being the eldest was a dubious task but he was up for the challenge and led his siblings through a childhood of both adventure and misadventure. Dave played basketball and baseball throughout his youth, continuing on to play for the F.D. Roosevelt varsity teams. He later played on the softball team at Red Rooster where he and his brothers, Howie, Deven, and Darin, batted in order and were nicknamed "Murderers' Row." His first job was a line cook at the Cup and Saucer alongside his Aunt Grace. He later had a prominent 38-year career at IBM in Poughkeepsie, where he retired as a Project Executive in 2015. There, he met the love of his life, Kim.  Dave (or Big Dave or Papa B) has left an impact on more people than can be named here. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kim, who supported him in all his glory during his heyday, and looked after him during their last days together. Left with a legacy of strong family values, integrity, humor, perseverance, and great tastes in music are his children, Damien (Vicky) Bourbeau, Victoria Bourbeau, and Christopher Soper. He relished in his role as Poppy to Riley and Logan Soper and to Zoey Bourbeau. He was the loving son of parents, Betty Jo and Howard Fisher. Left with decades of colorful memories are his siblings, Dawn (Rein) Brucker, Howie (Kathy) Fisher, Darin (Leslie) Fisher, Deven (Kara) Fisher, Raymone Bourbeau, Heidi Bourbeau, Renee Bourbeau, and Howie (Jane) Fisher; sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Mike) Haskett; and 17 nieces and nephews.  Dave was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Bourbeau; parents-in-law, Robert and Mary Ann Tuers; brother-in-law, Joseph Tuers; and nephew, Daulton Fisher.  Anyone who knew Dave knows that he approached every day with optimism and enthusiasm. He always had a smile and a kind word for anyone he met – yet a gift for busting chops. He chose to live life at "maximum aggression," even after his cancer diagnosis, and his passion for life was clear to all who met him. He was an avid cook who loved spending time being creative in the kitchen, and you could always count on a delicious spread of his "walk by's" and "Scooby snacks" at Bourbeau house parties. He was a lover of wine, fishing, and Quick Draw who traveled the world, always taking the opportunity to immerse himself in his surroundings. Although he threw some of the most memorable parties during the greater half of a century, he would trade it all for time with his family on Long Beach Island – which he visited annually since the 1970's. Dave loved the beach and also enjoyed spending the winter months with Kim at their second home near Siesta Key.  Besides his family, one of Dave's greatest loves was music. He shared this passion with his siblings, wife, and children through decades of live concerts. Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" was always one of his favorite albums, but it brought him new meaning near the end of his life as it helped him to find peace with his diagnosis. In his final months, it wasn't uncommon to find him belting out-of-tune (and sometimes misheard) song lyrics in the early hours of the morning – much to the dismay of his family and the neighborhood. His family will always fondly picture him at the beach with his transistor radio by his side.  We want to thank Dave's doctors whose expertise and outstanding care helped prolong his life's journey: Dr. Viviane Tabar and Dr. Lauren Schaff of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and all of the teams of nurses and healthcare professionals. Special thanks to hospice nurse Laura Baird and the Hudson Valley Hospice program for their support and kindness, enabling him to spend his last days at home with family. Any sendoff for Dave would not be complete without acknowledging his expansive crew of steadfast friends, who were more like family to him and brought him so much joy in their many years of making memories together. Our family is so incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from all those who reached out to connect with him. Throughout his illness, Dave was fortunate enough to spend time with family and dear friends, giving him the unique opportunity to say personal goodbyes, which he greatly cherished.  In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a sizable purchase at your favorite watering hole, raise a glass in his memory, and tell the stories he no longer can. Alternatively, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ( www.stjude.org ) or Hudson Valley Hospice ( www.hvhospice.org ).  In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 12th from 4PM-7PM at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Road (Rte. 9), Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 13th at 10AM at Regina Coeli, 2 Harvey Street, Hyde Park.  The void left from the loss of this genuinely kind and loving man will never be filled. Dave, we love and miss you so much already, but we'll "see you on the dark side of the moon."  To send an online condolence, get directions, or view the mass from Regina Coeli via livestream, please visit Dave's obituary page on www.sweetsfuneralhome.com .