Richard (Rich, Dick) Borowicz of North Tonawanda, a Christian, kind, gentle, sweet man, took the hand of God passing peacefully on March 30, 2018. He was born in Niagara Falls to Steven W. Borowicz, Jr. and Veronica "Ronnie" (Mattejewski) Borowicz. Richard was a member of the Catholic Faith. He attended Our Lady of the Rosary Parochial School and Niagara Falls High School.
Richard served his country in the United States Navy from 1959-1965. He proudly served aboard the USS Grant County (LST1174) and USS Lorain County (LST1177) as a PN3 Personnel Specialist, one step above a Seaman First Class. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the USS Lorain participated in the blockade of Cuba ordered by President Kennedy.
Richard was a model train enthusiast. He also enjoyed creating model cars and model military boats, planes and tanks. He especially enjoyed driving his 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. Richard was a member of the Niagara County Sportsmen's Association where he enjoyed fishing and shooting. Richard worked for Empire Cutting Tool where he was part owner and retired from Superior Tool.
Beloved and cherished husband of 53 years to Florence Marie Borowicz; Dearest brother of the late Barbara Stone (late Jack Stone) and the late Dennis Borowicz; Dearest brother in law of Frank (Margaret), Florian (Susan), Giselle Borowicz and the late Frances (late John). Richard is also the adored uncle of many nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews; and one great-great niece and three great-great nephews. He is also survived by devoted pet Peanut.
No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday April 12 from St. Jude the Apostle R C Church at 10 AM with Military Honors. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I am following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to live, to work or play,
Tasks undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow,
I wish for you a great tomorrow,
My life's been full; I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief,
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now; he set me free.
I am with you always.
As you hold me close in memory,
Even though we are apart,
My spirit will live on, there within your heart…
I am with you always.
When you lean on trusted friends
And their caring hugs enfold you,
Within their loving arms,
I'll be there to hold you…
I am with you always.
And beyond the far horizon
When we'll finally be together
Where love will be eternal,
and life will last forever…
I am with you always.
Rest in Sweet Peace.
Richard served his country in the United States Navy from 1959-1965. He proudly served aboard the USS Grant County (LST1174) and USS Lorain County (LST1177) as a PN3 Personnel Specialist, one step above a Seaman First Class. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the USS Lorain participated in the blockade of Cuba ordered by President Kennedy.
Richard was a model train enthusiast. He also enjoyed creating model cars and model military boats, planes and tanks. He especially enjoyed driving his 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. Richard was a member of the Niagara County Sportsmen's Association where he enjoyed fishing and shooting. Richard worked for Empire Cutting Tool where he was part owner and retired from Superior Tool.
Beloved and cherished husband of 53 years to Florence Marie Borowicz; Dearest brother of the late Barbara Stone (late Jack Stone) and the late Dennis Borowicz; Dearest brother in law of Frank (Margaret), Florian (Susan), Giselle Borowicz and the late Frances (late John). Richard is also the adored uncle of many nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews; and one great-great niece and three great-great nephews. He is also survived by devoted pet Peanut.
No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday April 12 from St. Jude the Apostle R C Church at 10 AM with Military Honors. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I am following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to live, to work or play,
Tasks undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow,
I wish for you a great tomorrow,
My life's been full; I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief,
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now; he set me free.
I am with you always.
As you hold me close in memory,
Even though we are apart,
My spirit will live on, there within your heart…
I am with you always.
When you lean on trusted friends
And their caring hugs enfold you,
Within their loving arms,
I'll be there to hold you…
I am with you always.
And beyond the far horizon
When we'll finally be together
Where love will be eternal,
and life will last forever…
I am with you always.
Rest in Sweet Peace.
Richard (Rich, Dick) Borowicz of North Tonawanda, a Christian, kind, gentle, sweet man, took the hand of God passing peacefully on March 30, 2018. He was born in Niagara Falls to Steven W. Borowicz, Jr. and Veronica "Ronnie" (Mattejewski) Borowicz. Richard was a member of the Catholic Faith. He attended Our Lady of the Rosary Parochial School and Niagara Falls High School.
Richard served his country in the United States Navy from 1959-1965. He proudly served aboard the USS Grant County (LST1174) and USS Lorain County (LST1177) as a PN3 Personnel Specialist, one step above a Seaman First Class. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the USS Lorain participated in the blockade of Cuba ordered by President Kennedy.
Richard was a model train enthusiast. He also enjoyed creating model cars and model military boats, planes and tanks. He especially enjoyed driving his 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. Richard was a member of the Niagara County Sportsmen's Association where he enjoyed fishing and shooting. Richard worked for Empire Cutting Tool where he was part owner and retired from Superior Tool.
Beloved and cherished husband of 53 years to Florence Marie Borowicz; Dearest brother of the late Barbara Stone (late Jack Stone) and the late Dennis Borowicz; Dearest brother in law of Frank (Margaret), Florian (Susan), Giselle Borowicz and the late Frances (late John). Richard is also the adored uncle of many nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews; and one great-great niece and three great-great nephews. He is also survived by devoted pet Peanut.
No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday April 12 from St. Jude the Apostle R C Church at 10 AM with Military Honors. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I am following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to live, to work or play,
Tasks undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow,
I wish for you a great tomorrow,
My life's been full; I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief,
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now; he set me free.
I am with you always.
As you hold me close in memory,
Even though we are apart,
My spirit will live on, there within your heart…
I am with you always.
When you lean on trusted friends
And their caring hugs enfold you,
Within their loving arms,
I'll be there to hold you…
I am with you always.
And beyond the far horizon
When we'll finally be together
Where love will be eternal,
and life will last forever…
I am with you always.
Rest in Sweet Peace.
Richard served his country in the United States Navy from 1959-1965. He proudly served aboard the USS Grant County (LST1174) and USS Lorain County (LST1177) as a PN3 Personnel Specialist, one step above a Seaman First Class. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the USS Lorain participated in the blockade of Cuba ordered by President Kennedy.
Richard was a model train enthusiast. He also enjoyed creating model cars and model military boats, planes and tanks. He especially enjoyed driving his 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. Richard was a member of the Niagara County Sportsmen's Association where he enjoyed fishing and shooting. Richard worked for Empire Cutting Tool where he was part owner and retired from Superior Tool.
Beloved and cherished husband of 53 years to Florence Marie Borowicz; Dearest brother of the late Barbara Stone (late Jack Stone) and the late Dennis Borowicz; Dearest brother in law of Frank (Margaret), Florian (Susan), Giselle Borowicz and the late Frances (late John). Richard is also the adored uncle of many nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews; and one great-great niece and three great-great nephews. He is also survived by devoted pet Peanut.
No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday April 12 from St. Jude the Apostle R C Church at 10 AM with Military Honors. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I am following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to live, to work or play,
Tasks undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow,
I wish for you a great tomorrow,
My life's been full; I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief,
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now; he set me free.
I am with you always.
As you hold me close in memory,
Even though we are apart,
My spirit will live on, there within your heart…
I am with you always.
When you lean on trusted friends
And their caring hugs enfold you,
Within their loving arms,
I'll be there to hold you…
I am with you always.
And beyond the far horizon
When we'll finally be together
Where love will be eternal,
and life will last forever…
I am with you always.
Rest in Sweet Peace.
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