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George Borgo Obituary
Dr. George M. Borgo, 87, of Peoria, AZ passed away on February 9, 2016 from complications due to lung cancer. He was born October 8,1928 to Erma Borgo Little and Michael P. Borgo. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1946. Immediately following graduation he enlisted in the US Navy serving as a machinist mate on the USS Cavalier. Assisted by the GI Bill, he attended Phoenix College and the USC School of Dentistry ('56). He had an established, successful dental practice in North Phoenix for 30 years. He was an enthusiastic AZ sports fan, an avid gardener famous for his varieties of peppers, and a passionate bowler until the end. Previously married to Patty Ann Borgo, they had three daughters, Debra Borgo Floor, Gina Borgo Whaley, and Trecia Borgo Davis. He is survived by his siblings, Phillip Borgo and Linda Owsley, his 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be held at 10am, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23039 N. Cave Creek Creek Rd. Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice of The Valley, www.hov.org.
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Chuck Blair
February 14, 2019
My wife Marlene and I miss George especially on Christmas Eves at our house. He was very generous to us and knew that we loved him. I miss being able to ask him about our family in the old days as he was able to recall a great deal of our history. He had a volatile temper, a soap opera love life but was very fair and reasonable with those he cared about. Wish you were still around to tease George.
Greg Perkins
December 14, 2016
It was many years ago but I remember the bright smile. God bless and keep you.
Linda Johnson
March 1, 2016
Met Doc at Arizona Pizza and Red Devil Pizza; would learn he lived in my neighborhood. Always a character, loved a beer or two, always a friendly wave, and never at a loss for conversation! Enjoyed some of the bounties of his gardens -- always sharing with the neighbors. Sorry I missed the funeral; did not learn of it until Sunday the 28th. My sympathy to you, his family.
Linda Owsley
February 26, 2016
I will truly miss our afternoon get together's to discuss anything and everything. Rest in peace, dear brother.
Love you...Your sister Linda
Stanley Muldrow
February 25, 2016
Doc
One of the greatest professionals I have ever known. A very generous man who Loved his family.
Rest in Peace George and may the family fine comfort knowing they had a Great religious father.
February 23, 2016
George was dedicated with his dental profession. He gave my son and daughter beautiful smiles. We had good times when George and his family visited our cabin. We fished, hunted and watched the bears. I'll never forget when he found a bear skull. George examined the bear's teeth. My daughter used the skull for a Science Project. We will never forget the good times we had with George Borgo's friends and family.
Michelle Sheldon
February 22, 2016
Sending lots of love to all of those who loved Pampa George❤
Paul Nebeker
February 21, 2016
"Doc" was a head strong and vibrant man. His garden supplied supplied me and his friends many lovely memories. Tomatoes, chilies, oranges, grape fruit and lemons! For the last 12 years I have met Doc every week for happy hour. And it was always Happy!
I will forever be blessed to have him as my friend.
John, JoAnn, Jerry, Dolly ,and George.
John & JoAnn Heil
February 21, 2016
Dear Borgo Family,
We pray George is at rest. He was a bowling buddy, and friend for years. Won a lot of bowling Championships with George. John and George exercised together for some time, talked sports and vitamins. We were recipients of George's delicious vegetables especially tomatoes. He will be missed.
Charles Blair,DDS
February 20, 2016
A passionate, opinionated and gifted practitioner of the highest skill in dentistry. As fair a man in judgement as I ever knew.
Annie Horne
February 20, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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