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JOHN WHALEN BOROWICK

1959 - 2021

JOHN WHALEN BOROWICK obituary, 1959-2021, Palatine, IL

BORN

1959

DIED

2021

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Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home

185 E. Northwest Hwy.

Palatine, Illinois

JOHN BOROWICK Obituary

John Whalen Borowick, 62, passed away on December 20,2021 from unexpected respiratory failure surrounded by friends and family. John was well liked by many and sought out friendships with everyone. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior on August 4th of 2021. John's favorite hobbies included singing karaoke renditions of Elton John and "being on patrol" around Manor Care, the assisted living center where he resided. John is remembered by friends and family as being a happy and joyful person, who was excited to share stories about his family. John is survived by his three sons, Joshua, Adam, and Jason, his daughter-in-law Sarah, his grandson Ethan, and future daughter-in-law Amy. The visitation will be held on January 2, 2022 from 3-7 pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL. The funeral service will occur on January 3, 2022 at 10:00 am at Smith- Corcoran Funeral Home. As many of his family and friends know, John struggled with Bipolar Disorder for much of his adult life. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made in John's name to NAMI to provide support for those struggling with mental illness. For funeral information please call 847-359-8020 or visit www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Dec. 30, 2021.

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Tim McAlevy, Cousin

January 2, 2022

John was not only one of my favorite cousins, he was also one of the great friends in my life. Because I was a distant relative, we never really got to see each other very often over the years, but whenever we did get together, it was like we had just seen each other recently and were picking up where we left off the last time. He always wanted to be sure I was having a good time and that we were doing things I enjoyed doing. He always seemed to think about other people first before himself. He was a great friend and I will miss seeing him in the future when I visit Chicago. I'm sure he will be happy to see his parents and his little brother again in heaven.

Bill Halm

December 30, 2021

12/30/21

Dear Borowick Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences at the recent passing of your beloved John. We were in several young adult groups together over the years. I remember his jovial personality.

Due to illness I will not be able to attend the funeral services. However, I will keep John and all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

May the good Lord welcome him into the Heavenly Kingdom. And may the peace of the Spirit gently fall upon all of your grieving hearts.

Sincerely,

Bill Halm

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