Reading, Pennsylvania
J. Carl Borelli, 96, formerly of Wyomissing, died of natural causes July 11 in Berks Heim, Bern Township, where he had been since 2005.
His wife, Bonnilyn (Brownell) Borelli, died Nov. 15, 2004.
Born in Hamburg, he was a son of the late Carl and Angelina (Tosci) Borelli.
He was a...
Read MoreOn behalf of the many Fishers who knew and worked with Joe and for my husband, Tom who shared a friendship with Les Brown and Joe during the early days of Les' Band of Renown, I send my sincerest sympathy.
Rachel Fisher Herb
Clemson, SC
Rachel Herb
July 20, 2006 | Clemson, SC
Mr. J. Carl Borelli was one of the defining people in my life that made me want to make music my life's work, which I carry on to this day. His dedication and devotion to both his music and his students, coupled with his graciousness, warmth and sincerity, made him a legend well before his death. Add to those things, his unceasing sartorial splendor (I used to tell him even his blue jeans had starched creases) and the word that describes J. Carl Borelli is ... CLASS. Along with his wife,...
Harry R. Heisler
July 16, 2006 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
What a guy!! What a life!!
Dr. @Mrs.Donald Seidel
July 15, 2006 | Breinigsville, PA
With our sincere condolences. I hear you playing My Blue Heaven. Music is a sound investment. Play on, J. Carl. Sincerely,
Len Pichini (Southwest '56, RHS '58)
Jeanne (Swope) Pichini (RHS '58)
len pichini
July 15, 2006 | Exeter, NH
Please accept my deepest sympathy, I enjoyed working for both Joe and Bonnie for over five years. They are in my thoughts and prayers.
MAXINE NICHOLS
July 14, 2006 | TEMPLE, PA
As a student of Mr Borelli's at Southwest Jr. High School in the late 60's, Mr. Borelli taught me more than the joy and love of music. He taught me about respect of self and others. He made a definite impression on me and helped form the man I am today.
I have many memories that I will cherish of Mr. Borelli. A wonderful man he was. My condolences to his family.
David Weidner
July 14, 2006 | Alameda, CA
Our deepest sympathy to the Borelli Family. George and Pauline Rollman. (George worked for Joe's Father, Carl; in the 40s'. Knew the family quite well.)
George Rollman
July 14, 2006 | Glendale, AZ
As a child, I watched with amazement the productions of The Reading Civic Opera Society under Mr. Borelli's direction. I am grateful for the contribution he made to the Reading area. My sincere sympathy to his family
Johanne Mullarkey
July 14, 2006 | Montclair, VA
To the Borelli family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the loss of one of Berks County's true legends.
As a fellow Kiwanian, he was patient with me as I sang in my own special key.
As his chaplain at Berks Heim, we renewed our friendship as he regaled me with nearly a century of memories.
Now he is home with his beloved Bonnie.
Requiescat in pace, friend.
Deacon Jerry End
July 14, 2006 | Birdsboro, PA
