John M. Borzillo Sr.

John M. Borzillo Sr. obituary, Devon, PA

John M. Borzillo Sr.

John Borzillo Obituary

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John M. Borzillo, Sr., age 80, of Devon, PA, formerly of Wayne, PA, passed away on October 16, 2014. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Michael A. and Bertha A. Borzillo (nee Roediger). John served in the U.S. Air Force. He was the owner and President of Green Giant Landscaping, a commercial and residential landscape contractor in West Chester, PA. He retired in 2000. He is survived by his wife Gloria Borzillo (nee Metricarti), his children Karen (Steven) McClure, June Birkbeck, John (Barbara) Borzillo, Jr., Alan (Lisa) Borzillo, his stepchildren Henry Toroni, Deborah (Jack) Crowley and Sondra Salvo, 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Phyllis Borzillo (nee Brown) and his brother Harold (Julia) Borzillo. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday, October 21, 2014 7:00-9:00 PM The Donohue Funeral Home, 366 W. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA (610) 989-9600 and to his Funeral Service Wednesday, October 22, 2014 10:00 AM Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA. Interment Great Valley Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to: American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 https://donate.cancer.org/index?campaign=search&gclid=CIWW073MvMECFQ8R7AodXmoAQg Main Line Health, Home Care and Hospice Foundation, 240 Radnor Chester Road, Radnor, PA 19807 Please mark for hospice. http://www.thehomecarenetwork.org/thcn/page191.asp

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Toni Garland

October 15, 2018

I am Jack's cousin, Toni Garland I loved him so much! He was such a loving, and kind man.

My wonderful and amazing dad :)

June Borzillo Birkbeck

October 26, 2014

To the best father in the world! Thank you for everything you taught us, your unconditional love and all the wonderful memories we have to keep you and mom in our hearts always and forever. Love, June

June Birkbeck

October 25, 2014

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