Joseph C. Borrillo

Joseph Cosimo Borrillo of Chesterfield, Michigan, passed away September 10, 2025 at the age of 92 after declining health related to cancer. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and four children singing one of his favorite hymns, When we All Get to Heaven. Born at home on January 1, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Italian immigrants, Michael and Grace Borrillo. He graduated from Wilbur Wright High School and also was a long time student of business at Wayne State University. While serving in the army, Joe was stationed for two years in Japan during the Korean war. He was a faithful employee of Detroit Edison for 47 years, and a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Rochester. He is survived by his beloved wife (of 63 years) Arleen Borrillo, his children David Borrillo (April), Grace Holdom (Philip), Beth Litke (Jeff), and Tammie Carollo (Peter), grandchildren Brandon Borrillo (Prerana), Christina Borrillo, Chandler Borrillo (Kayla), Nathan Holdom, Anthony Holdom (Gabriela), Luke Holdom, Evan Litke, Ben Litke, Ryan Litke, Patrick Carollo (Riley), and Sophia Carollo, great grandchildren Enzo 4 years, Kavi 2 years, Estella 2 years, and Tara 10 months. He is also survived by his older sister Mary Paratore and younger sister Ruth Coleman. Details for Joseph Borrillo Sunday, September 14, 2025 Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Rd. Utica, MI 48317 Visitation and Viewing 1-2PM Immediate Family 2-5PM Friends and Extended Family Monday, September 15, 2025 First Baptist Church of Rochester 6377 Orion Rd. Rochester Hills, Michigan 48306 11AM-12PM Visitation and Viewing 12-1PM Memorial Service 1-1:15PM Military Honors 1:15 Lunch for attendees at First Baptist of Rochester ~ Livestream Link for funeral services ~ https://boxcast.tv/view/joseph-borrillo-memorial-service-mgj01xwimvogc5e8ohol?_gl=1*18myz8l*_gcl_au*NjgyOTUxOTMxLjE3NTc2MzU4MjYuNjg2MzcwOTQ2LjE3NTc2MzU4MzQuMTc1NzYzNTk0Mg..*_ga*MTI4ODM3NzQ3Ny4xNzU3NjM1ODI2*_ga_PXBBF7HVWQ*czE3NTc2MzU4MjYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTc2MzU5NTgkajQzJGwwJGgw Thursday, September 18, 2025 Great Lakes Memorial Cemetery 4200 Belford Rd. Holly, MI 48442 Gravesite burial for family only. Memorial contributions may be made to Compassion International. You may choose a gift from their Gift Catalog online at https://compassion.com/charitable-gift-catalog.htm. You can review the available gifts by selecting Gifts by Category or selecting View All Gifts, choose the gift you would like to give, then enter the gift amount and click the Add to Cart button to complete the check out process. You will then be given the opportunity to select and personalize a card that you can send to the recipient. You can also send a donation to the fund of your choice and indicate the gift is being given "in Memory of" or "in Honor of'" and the recipient's name to: Compassion International Attn: Sponsor Donor Processing 12290 Voyager Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Compassion will then mail you a card that you may send to the appropriate recipient.