In 1943, he was born to longtime Croton-on-Hudson residents, Joseph Souza Borges and Lydia Rancourt Borges.
He died at the age of 77 and is survived by Marion Borges and their loving children: Kimberly Borges, Melissa Brown (husband Adam Brown), Allison Borges (husband Bruce Hayes) and Joseph S. Borges (wife Anne Borges). He also leaves behind his adoring grandchildren: Victoria Borges, Blake Borges, Alexa Borges, Faith Brown and Schuyler Brown.
He was a proud locomotive engineer and enjoyed spending his spare time tinkering with and restoring old cars. He was a unique character with a charming playful personality. For all those near and dear to him, it was inevitable that he would adorn you with a playful nickname.
His contagious sense of humor, warm smile and genuinely kind and loving heart will be missed by all who have had the good fortune to know him.
So many fond memories and his unconditional love for family and friends will remain etched in our hearts for an eternity. Dad...Benoit, sweet dreams and have a good sleep. Rest in peace until we meet again...
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Leukemia Research, either by phone at 866-815-9501, or by check or money order mailed to: MSKCC, PO Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Please include a notation stating, "In Memory of Joseph Jan Borges for Leukemia Research."
WAKE:
Carter's Funeral Home in Croton-on-Hudson, Sunday, October 18, 2020, from 2:00-6:00 PM.
FUNERAL MASS:
Holy Name of Mary Church in Croton-on-Hudson on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 10:00 AM. Funeral procession will follow to Bethel Cemetery (1/4 mile away).
