Joseph A. Borelli

1961 - 2025

Joseph A. Borelli
July 13, 1961 - January 6, 2025
Joseph A. "Jay" Borelli, 63, of West Haven, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2025, while traveling back from Europe with his wife. Jay is survived by his wife, Margaret Stamatien Borelli; children, Nicholas (Francesca) and Christopher of West Haven, Benjamin (Annamarie) of Haddam, Gabriel (Ryan) of Hyattsville, Maryland, Jeremy of West Haven, and Angela of Worcester; grandson, Daniel; and sister, Ann Marie "Amy" Zingaro (Alan) of Milford.
Born in New Haven, Jay attended Saint Louis for grade school and graduated from Notre Dame of West Haven in 1979. Jay then attended the University of New Haven, where he got his BA in Business Administration and Management. He met the love of his life, Margaret, while working for MediMart. Jay was a man of many talents, but he had an exceptional work ethic and was tirelessly committed to serving others. He spent over 35 years as store manager at Walgreens, including 6 as a community leader. He later shifted to a financial advisor position with Edward Jones at his office in North Haven, delivering personalized services and care to a wide range of clients. Jay was especially passionate about giving to his community. He proudly served as a member on the Yale New Haven Hospital Auxiliary Board, volunteered at the local church carnival for more than a decade, regularly donated blood to Red Cross, and raised thousands of dollars in funds for causes that included the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, and Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Most of all, Jay was a selfless man, devoted to his family of 8. Few things gave Jay more joy than zigzagging across the Northeast to attend his six kids' hockey, soccer, and lacrosse games. He was extremely proud of their accomplishments and would not hesitate to "make the rounds" when meeting new people or catching up with friends, meticulously listing off their accomplishments and effortlessly remembering what they were up to in their day-to-day lives. Jay found joy in traveling with his wife and spending time in Vermont at his cottage at Shadow Lake with his kids and family. He also loved spending time with his sister, many cousins, aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews, lighting up parties and family events with his conversations.
Family and friends may call at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven, MONDAY, January 13, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to go DIRECTLY to St. John the XXIII Parish at St. John Vianney Church, TUESDAY, January 14, 2025, located at 300 Captain Thomas Blvd., West Haven, to celebrate A Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Yale New Haven Hospital Auxiliary, P.O. Box 412305, Boston, MA 02241. Sign Jay's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net .