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Anthony Borneo Obituary

Anthony E. Borneo

Monroe Township - Anthony E. Borneo, 83, of Monroe Township passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 in New Brunswick.

Born in New York City, New York, he grew up in Astoria, Queens. After marriage, he lived in Peekskill, New York and Brighton, Michigan before settling in Monroe Township, NJ in 1969. He had a 35 year career with the Veteran's Administration where he rose to the position of Director of the VA Supply Depot in Somerville, NJ. After retiring in 1993, he enjoyed 38 years of blessed time with his loving wife, Margaret. He loved golfing, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his five grandchildren. He treated others with love and respect and was an especially devoted husband, son, father, and grandfather. He took great joy in making others around him laugh and enjoy life as he did.

Predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Margaret, in January of this year, he is survived by his children Catherine and Joseph and his grandchildren Jason, Brian, Matthew, Lauren, and Nicholas.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 18th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Spotswood Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Spotswood. Funeral services will begin with 10:00 AM Blessing at the Funeral Home on Thursday, August 19th, followed by a 1:00 PM interment in Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, New York.

To send a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.spotswoodfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Home News Tribune from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2021.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

18

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Spotswood Funeral Home

475 Main Street, Spotswood, NJ 08884

Aug

19

Service

10:00 a.m.

Spotswood Funeral Home

475 Main Street, Spotswood, NJ 08884

Aug

19

Committal

1:00 p.m.

Ferncliff Cemetery

280 Secor Road, Hartsdale, NY 10530

Funeral services provided by:

Spotswood Funeral Home - Spotswood

475 Main Street, Spotswood, NJ 08884

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