Eugene C. Borowski

Col. Eugene C. Borowski (Retired USAF) born July 11, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away January 14, 2010. Gene was preceded in death by his son, Matthew (Becky). He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol; sons, Michael (Paula), Mark, David, and daughters, Michele (Pat) and Elizabeth (Bobby) and eight grandchildren, Michael-David, Alena, Elisa, Alex, Alexa, Eddie, Eva and Ira. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1950 and a Master of Science degree in Public Administration from George Washington University in 1964. He is also a 1964 graduate of the Air Command and Staff College. Col. Borowski proudly served 37 years in the United States Air Force - as an instructor pilot flying T-28s and T-33s; flying 100 combat missions as a F-86 fighter pilot in Korea; flying 132 combat missions as an RC-47 reconnaissance pilot in Southeast Asia; and as Base Civil Engineer at Davis-Monthan AFB, 8th Air Force Director of Engineering and later Commander of the 43rd Civil Engineering Squadron at Anderson AFB, Guam, as well as 15th Air Force Director of Engineering at March AFB, California. A Command Pilot with more than 4900 flying hours, Colonel Borowski's military decorations include; the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross with one leaf cluster, the Air Medal with nine oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters. As great as his Air Force career was his love for his beautiful wife, Carol and all his six children, and grandchildren. His joy and exuberance for life and charming personality touched everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed and remembered forever. His Memorial Service will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5150 N. Valley View Rd., on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel (742-7901).