Barbara "Bobbi" (nee Gordon) Borovsky, 83, formerly of Chicago, Glencoe, IL, and Rancho Mirage, CA; most recently of Gidwitz Place, Deerfield, IL; beloved wife for nearly 62 years of the late Herbert L. Borovsky; loving mother of James (Emily), Ellen (David) Carmell, and David (Susie); proud grandmother of Amy (Matt) Jones, Sam (fiancée Jenna Cantor) Carmell, Hannah, Robert, Mindy, and Casey Borovsky; special great-grandmother of Olivia and Ryan Jones; daughter of the late Anne (nee Peretz) and Harry Gordon; sister of Susan Guttman of Palm Beach, FL, the late Harriet Wagman, and the late Marcia Gordon; sister-in-law of Richard Borovsky of Madison, WI; devoted and loyal friend who deeply cherished her lifelong relationships. Bobbi was raised in Fair Lawn, NJ and moved to Chicago after graduating from Vassar College at age 20 to marry Herb. She was an active community volunteer and activist, holding numerous leadership and board positions, and a stay-at-home Mom who felt her most important job in life was raising her children. She was an accomplished bridge player, lover of the arts, and avid reader until her final day. A private graveside service will be held on Friday at noon, which can be viewed on the Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Make a Gift - Support the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (cso.org) or the Jewish Women's Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago Donate to Jewish Women's Foundation (juf.org). Funeral information: 847-256-5700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 11 to Dec. 13, 2020.

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Nancy Weber

March 1, 2021

Sending heartfelt sympathies to you all. Your mom and dad were special to me and have fond memories of them both at Birchwood.

Carol Nipomnich Dixon

January 20, 2021

On behalf of Vassar 1957, and me personally, I should like to extend sympathy to our beloved classmate.

Amy McAndrew

December 17, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bobbi. She was a very special lady. I always enjoyed my time with her during our therapy session and always willing to go the extra mile.. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers during this time.

Mary Ann Sorronda

December 17, 2020

Bobbi I will miss you. You´re not just my Boss but you´re a FRIEND of mine that will remain in my heart. You are my strict Boss yet kind hearted. I will always treasure our friendship. I will never stop believing as you always remind me. You are a Friend of mine that will remain in my heart!
Thank you Bobbi may you Rest In Peace.
My deepest sympathy to the whole family.

Only me,
Mary Ann Sorronda
Caregiver

Jodi Newmark

December 11, 2020

Jim and Ellen: Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. May her memory be a blessing. Jodi and Gregg Newmark

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