Photo courtesy of Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home
Gary, Indiana
Jul 19, 1947 – Nov 17, 2022
Alfonzo Borom Sr. departed this life on November 17, 2022. Al, as he was often referred was a 1967 graduate of Edison High School where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. Al served in the United states Army from 1969 to 1971 and fought in the Vietnam War. Al was employed at BP Oil Refinery (formerly Amoco Standard Oil) in Whiting Indiana, where he retired in 2007 with 31 years of service.
Alfonzo Borom Sr. was proceeded in death by his son Toure' Borom; parents Champ and Selfie Lee Borom; three brothers Willie Wallace, John Sr. and Carlos Borom & one sister, Bettye Levy; three paternal uncles, six maternal aunts & two maternal uncles.
Alfonzo Borom, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Alesha Borom, two sons, Alfonzo (Renee) Borom Jr. and Oveire Borom; nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren; three sisters, Guster Borom (who served as his caregiver), Annie R. Hall and Lovetta Gibson & one brother, Eddie (Barbara) Borom & sister-in-law, Bettye Borom; 13 nieces and nephews, 23 grandnieces and grandnephews, nine great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews and a host of cousins & several acquaintances.
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Sending condolences to the Borom family. Remembering Al from Gary Edison, and Merrillville High School. Great sports family. R.I.P. Al
Michael Pritchett
December 12, 2022 | School
So long to one of Hovey Street's finest!
Horace Grant
December 06, 2022 | Friend
My deepest condolences to the Borom family. So sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Borom. Praying for comfort. Sending love hugs and kisses
Regina Allen
December 04, 2022
My Deepest Condolences to the Borom family. Al was a great friend, neighbor and co-worker. We shared a lot of laughs together. You will be missed Yolanda and Bernard Howard Locust Grove, Georgia
Bernard Howard
December 04, 2022 | Friend
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With Love, The Bandy Family
December 01, 2022
My sincere condolences to the entire Borom family,and all of the lives that he touched. May God grant you comfort during this most difficult time.
George Johnson
December 01, 2022 | MANVEL, TX | Friend
To the Borom family, May The LORD strengthen you at this time. You are certainly in our prayers. From The Gibson family your long time neighbors and friends, Regina, Janice & Pam. Also your classmate and co-laborer in the gospel. Al, Rest in Peace
Pastor Regina L Bullock
November 30, 2022 | Friend
I offer my sympathy and prayers to the family at this difficult time. God will take care of you
Frances Bridges Resto
November 30, 2022 | Friend
Our sincere condolences and prayers for the Borom family The Wren family
Sue Wren
November 30, 2022