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Robert Borak Obituary

BORAK, Robert J.
Age 59 of Painted Post and Canyon Country, CA, formerly of Elmira, passed on November 16, 2007. Survived by a sister, Patti (Rick) O'Brian, Painted Post; nephews, Brandon Hodge, USAF Pemberton, NJ, Cale Hodge, Painted Post, and Kevin (Patti) Borak, Baldwinsville, NY; cousin, Joe Jankowski, Horseheads. Predeceased by a brother, Ronald J. Borak, June 13, 2007. Robert is a Veteran of the US Navy, Vietnam, and a member of the VFW and the DWV. Those wishing may make donations in his name to the Elmira Heights Legion, to the VFW or to a Military Charity of choice. Family and Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Today, November 29, at The Kalec Funeral Home, Deacon William Dougherty, Officiating. Burial will follow in Sts. Peter & Paul's Cemetery with Military Honors.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Nov. 29, 2007.

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Tom Bennett

November 29, 2007

To Bob's Family,
You don't know me but I remember
Bob (BO) as we called him growing up
around St. Casimir's and Center St.
Pool. So sorry to read of his passing. My condolences to you.

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