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Lauren Lowe Barry

Oh Jacky! Had to love you all those years I was at AIP! Michael (deceased) did too. Chef Jacky explained the career of a Concierge was like in France when I became a Concierge when the Racquet Park Conference Center opened. Oh and how to actually say Concierge with my oh so Southern accent!!💜

Daniel & Wiebke Maule

Chef Jacky was the best. Hey Guy... we love you, you were such a big part of our lives. We thank you for it all. Sending our sincerest condolences to the family. AIP wouldn't have been the same without you. You were the dad to our whole team. Lots of Love, the Maule's.

Vickie Hall McCarthy

My Condolences to your Family.My Heart is so saddened. You were not only a wonderfjl man in the work place and a Legend but you were my dear friend to me when my son passed. I will remember you always.

Penina Freedman Bredoff

As an intern in the F&B department, I remember having to clean a bowl for Jacky during a cooking demo! I didn’t know I needed to use hot water to clean the bowl! Oh to be stupid and 22! Rest in peace Jacky! You were beloved by all and may your memory be a blessing always!

Joni Hughes Reid

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Jacky. I remember him fondly. Prayers for his family. May his memory be eternal.

Robyn & Doug Potter

Dearest Ginette & Sandrine and family: Sending much love and prayers on behalf of the entire Potter family. May the comfort of family and friends and the grace of God help you at this most difficult time. We love you so very much!

Jacky Louis Paul Burette

2024-07-29

Jacky Louis Paul Burette, 83, of Fernandina Beach passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation and Nursing.

He was born in Gy Les Nonains, France and was the son of the late Roland and Simone Dussaule Burette. He served in the French military and attended Culinary School in Paris. He and his family moved to the United States in 1970, settling in Chicago.

Living in Chicago he worked for the Davres Corporation. While with that company he travelled extensively around the country supervising the opening of mutlitple restaurants. His culinary career eventually led him to Amelia Island in 1980 where he became Executive Chef for the developing Amelia Island Plantation.

As Executive Chef for the Plantation he oversaw the development of much of todays foodservice infrastructure that exists today at Omni Amelia Island Plantation. His work was his much of his life. He was active in an organization of Resort Executive Chefs whose meetings took him to many of the world's nicest resorts where he was able to network with Executive Chefs from around the world.

Mr. Burette would retire from full-time work after serving as Executive Chef at the Plantation for 39 years. He continued to work on a part-time basis until his health prevented him from doing so. He is remembered for his heavy French accent and how his style of saying “Hey Guy!” to people he knew and worked with.

Mr. Burette was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. While work was much of his life, he enjoyed travelling with his family. Over the years they visited many parts of the globe including much of the Mediterranean and Thailand. He also enjoyed playing golf, working in his yard and snow skiing, which he continued to do until he was 75 years old.

Mr. Burette leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Ginette Burette of Fernandina Beach and his daughter, Sandrine Burette of Orlando.

A Mass to remember and celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at St. Michael Catholic Church.

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