Nivit Poochareon's Obituary
Miami, Florida - Nivit Poochareon, born May 31, 1983, lost his battle with depression and chose to end his journey on this earth on May 31, 2023, his 40th birthday. He was a devoted son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his loving family, including his father, Nopporn Poochareon, sister Varee Poochareon (brother-in-law Gustavo Oliveira), uncle Suvit Vorasaran, and niece Joy Oliveira.
Nivit was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He played violin and led various clubs and honor societies at Miami Palmetto Senior High School, ranking 7th (the top 1%) in his senior class, before going on to college at Northwestern University in Chicago, and earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in June 2005. He moved back to Miami following his mother Suvimol Vorasaran's passing in 2006 due to lymphoma, and he helped to manage his family's businesses, including restaurants and properties. He eventually opened Suvi Thai and Sushi Restaurant in Homestead, Florida with his father in 2010. He later went back to school and was valedictorian of his MBA class at the University of Miami in May 2015.
Nivit was a gentle soul who saw beauty in so many things, though perhaps not often enough in himself. He was a loyal and thoughtful friend, an advisor and rock for so many, and he loved his family above all. He was a perfect combination of his mother's warm spirit and kindness and his father's practicality and wisdom. He was the most devoted son and brother. He traveled the world and was a talented photographer, gifted designer, and successful entrepreneur. He also selflessly volunteered his time throughout his life: as an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and for decades helping his father Nopporn with countless building projects at the Wat Buddharangsi (Buddhist Temple) of Miami-when exploring the grounds, evidence of his time and effort are everywhere. Nivit was an avid gamer and even among people he had never met, he was known to be a generous listener and helper. He loved Korean dramas so much he had practically learned the language. He enjoyed cooking (especially the use of his air fryer), delicious food, and taking photos of delicious food. He perfected his deep-fried Thanksgiving turkey years ago. He secretly liked (or at least tolerated) his sister's corny jokes and puns and could still quote all the rom-com movies she made him watch when they were kids. While one could certainly describe him as self-reliant, it is clear so many people relied on him as well-he was always there to lend a hand or be there for someone in need, for big issues or small, advising others with his wry sense of humor and affection.
Despite his affable personality, no one knew the mental and physical pain with which he suffered for years. He never wanted to trouble his family and friends with this knowledge, and even in the death that he had carefully planned for so long, he meticulously organized his affairs to lessen the burden for his family. He said he tried to hang on as long as possible but simply could not anymore-and he hoped he would finally be able to rest. We are devastated to lose him but hope he has found his way back to his mother, whom he loved so much. Their journeys ended much too soon, but their lives had immeasurable value. We hope Nivit's kindness and positive impact on so many others will not be forgotten, despite our heartbreak.
Funeral arrangements have been made at Branam Funeral Home (809 N. Krome Avenue; Homestead, FL 33030) for Saturday June 10 at 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, we encourage donations in his name to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (namimiami.org) or Wat Buddharangsi (Buddhist Temple) of Miami, Florida (https://www.thaitemplemiamifl.org).
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