Edward J. Borkowski
November 9, 1924 – June 7, 2013
Edward J. Borkowski, 88, of Washington, died Friday, June 7, 2013, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was in declining health the last two years.
He was born November 9, 1924, in Washington, a son of the late Stanley and Anna Balta Borkowski.
Mr. Borkowski was employed by Duncan Miller Glass until it closed in the mid-1950s. He than started working for Tygart Valley Glass that later merged with Brockway Glass until it closed in 1984.
He was a member of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and worked many years with its annual festivals and fish fry.
Mr. Borkowski served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater.
He attended Trinity schools and was a member of Polish Club, Polaski Club, American Legion Post 175 and most recently Brockway Glass Bowling League at Alpine Lanes. He enjoyed all sports, especially the Steelers. In his younger years, he played softball and darts in various city, church and club leagues.
On February 12, 1955, he married Alice Kubacki, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Dennis (Denise) Borkowski of Lapel, Ind., David (Sherri) Borkowski of Washington and Daniel (Kathleen) Borkowski of Washington; a daughter, Denise (Jeffrey) Binder of Meadow Lands; a sister, Genevieve Uniejewski of Washington; six grandchildren, Justin Borkowski, Mandy Borkowski, Luke Borkowski, Daniel Borkowski Jr., Gina Borkowski and Sarah Borkowski; three great-grandchildren, Evan, Julius and Kolten Borkowski; several nieces and nephews, who he loved; and a sister-in-law, Bernice Borkowski.
Deceased are two sisters, Mary Jane McCoy and Helen Peters; and two brothers, Walter “Fuzzy” Borkowski and Chester J. Borkowski.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, in St. Hillary Church, with Father Thomas D. O’Neil as celebrant. Internment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township. Military rites will be accorded graveside by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175. Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.