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Anna Borowiec Obituary

RAVENA Anna (Tootie) M. Oropallo Borowiec, 68, died Thursday, November 11, 2004 at her residence in the presence of her loving children after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Tootie was born in Albany, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Oropallo, was raised in Selkirk and had lived in Ravena for 37 years. Survivors include her children, Ann (Honey) Carrk and her husband Tony and Christopher Borowiec, both of Ravena; loving companion, Fred Dollar of Ravena; siblings, Ralph (Buddy) Oropallo of Latham, Patricia Cusano of Niskayuna and Mark Oropallo of N.C.; grandchildren, Anthony (TJ) and Amanda Carrk, Kristyn, Lyssa and Christopher (CJ) Borowiec; and her dog, Chanchler. Funeral services will be held 9:30 Monday morning, November 15, 2004 at St. Patrick's Church, Ravena. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Friends may call at the Babcock Funeral Home on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions in memory of Anna may be made to Community Hospice of Albany or to St. Patrick's Church, Ravena.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2004.

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Susie VanSlyke

November 15, 2004

Annie and family:

Offering my deepest sympathy during this most difficult time.

Carolyn and Walter Everhardt

November 13, 2004

Honey and family:

We were so sorry to hear about the death of your mom. She is in a better place. I will never forget all the fun we had, your mom and I and you and Lorraine. She will be truly missed

Rose Biernacki

November 13, 2004

We just wanted to extend our Sympathy to the family and let you know you are in our prayers. (Capparella)

Joyce and Ron Hotaling

November 13, 2004

Annie, Tony and family - Even though we are miles away, please know that all of our thoughts are with you all at this time. The strength of family and friends will see you through this time of sorrow.

Love, Joyce and Ron

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