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SAMUEL BOORSE Obituary
BOORSE, SAMUEL S. JR. "JERRY" 87 - of Cape May Court House, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Ocean View Center. Born in Philadelphia to the late Samuel S. and Cora (Fischer) Boorse, Sr., he moved here 13 years ago from Prospect Park, PA. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign from July 12, 1943 to January 27, 1947. After his tour of duty with the Navy, he came home and married his high school sweetheart, Marian E. Bonawitz, and enjoyed 66 years of happiness together. Jerry attended the First Baptist Church in Cape May Court House and was a member of the Norwood VFW Post 7213 and the 11 Point Lodge. After retiring from Atlantic Richfield, he was a carpenter doing construction with his son. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved the Eagles and Phillies. He especially loved his country and flew the American Flag every day. He is survived by his wife, Marian; his children, Constance (Patrick) Broderick, Samuel "Woody" S. (Diane) Boorse, III, Jeffrey (Terry) Boorse, and Scott (Jen) Boorse; his brother, Donald (Dora) Boorse; his sisters, Beatrice (Raymond) Bushong and Grace Wolfenden; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 101 Main Street, Cape May Court House, where visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. Burial of cremated remains with military honors will be in the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Condolences at www.radzieta.com
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Dan Yett
June 25, 2013
Uncle Jerry and Aunt Mally were always my favorite aunt and uncle. Lots of fun to be with and never a dull moment
Dan Yett
June 25, 2013
Uncle Jerry was always my favorite uncle (and Aunt Mally my favorite aunt). Always fun to be with and never a dull moment.
Glenn Parker
June 21, 2013
Always had respect for Jerry. He was a good guy. And a good friend to my parents. Will not forget him and his spirit.
My condolences to Mally, Connie, Woody, Jeff, Scott, brother Don, sisters Bea and Grace, and extended family members.
Gerry & Al Ingram
June 20, 2013
Our love and prayers are with Mally and the kids at this time. We were classmates at Glen-Nor, lived next door to each other as newlyweds, and have stayed close these many years. He will always be a part of our fond memories.
Erma MacPherson
June 20, 2013
Aunt Mally, Connie, Woody, Jeff and Scott, our deepest condolences on the loss of Uncle Jerry. We have many fond memories of him. May God welcome him into heaven where he will join all loved ones who have gone before him and where there will be no pain or suffering. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love Erma (Marian) MacPherson.
The family of Tony Soprano
June 18, 2013
So sorry to hear about the passing of Jerry...we will always remember the good times we had together...
Laura (Connor) Brown
June 17, 2013
I have such fond memories from years at Folcroft Union Church. My sympathies go out to the family.
June 17, 2013
Connie,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless, Neil and Arlene
Dick and Janet Powell
June 17, 2013
With many happy memories of long ago days in Folcroft, may God be your portion Mally and family, in the days ahead. With love,
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