He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 remarkable years, Patricia Haley Borrello; his daughters, Patricia Borrello-Monie (Darren) and Rose Marie Borrello Wade (Cecil); his son, Stephen J. Borrello, III (Cynthia); and his grandchildren, Stephen J. Borrello, IV (Daniella), Michelle B. Burgstiner (William); Vincent Michael Borrello (Olivia) and Christopher Ryan Wade.
Stephen was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School in New Orleans and attended Tulane University. As a mechanical engineer, he was employed with Bingham Pump Company from 1962-1988 and then became the Vice President of Monarch Machine Works in 1988 which is a position he has held for the past 33 years.
Stephen was an avid musician, particularly of jazz music and the Big Band Era. A talented saxophonist and clarinetist, he entertained for many years as part of his band, “The Harmonaires” even performing at the prestigious Stork Club in New York City. He was also a devout parishioner of St. Philip Neri Church in Metairie. His generosity has been described by his family as beyond compare with the knowledge, support and love that he willingly shared with others.
The family would like to especially thank the medical staff at Ochsner Health CCU and ICU, particularly nurses Erin and Emily as well as the Heart of Hospice staff (Elizabeth, Keandra) who provided exceptionally compassionate care to Stephen over these last few weeks.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation to be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124 on Saturday, June 5, 2021 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Words of Remembrance will begin at 12:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass. Burial will take place at All Saint’s Mausoleum. The family invites you to the celebration of life reception following the interment at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home’s Event Center.
To sign the guestbook and express your condolences online, please visit lakelawmetairie.com.
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