He was born in Floriana, Malta to David and Josephine Borg. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Joseph and George Borg and a sister, Jinny Borg Mercieca, all of Malta.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Ann Borg, Montgomery, AL; his son, Joseph Philip (Renee) Borg, Montgomery, AL; his daughter, Shirley Ann (Frank) Penna, Madison, CT; Grandchildren, Jennifer and Kimberly Penna of Madison, CT and Chelly Borg Blanks of Montgomery, AL; a great-granddaughter, Josie Blanks of Montgomery, AL; his sister, Rosa Borg Caruana of Malta.
Mr. Borg graduated from C. W. Post College on Long Island, NY and was a long standing member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an international soccer player and was a co-founder of the Zebbug Rangers Football Club in Malta. Mr. Borg was a competitive ballroom dancer and was fluent in Maltese, Italian and English which allowed him to enjoy his beloved operas on many different stages including other countries. He was a long distance walker into his early 80s.
The family will receive visitors on Monday, March 2, 2015 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Borg will be returned to his birthplace for burial.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association: Alzheimer’s/Dementia Foundation in the name of Philip Joseph Borg.
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