Mario 'Burrs' Borello
30 January 1923 - 25 April 2011
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PITTSBURG — Mario "Burrs" Borello, 88, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at Freeman Health Systems in Joplin, MO.
He was born January 30, 1923 at Camp 50 and attended Camp 50 schools and Arma High School where he graduated in 1940.
He was a lifelong resident of the Pittsburg area.
Mario married Josephine Sray, the love of his life, on June 6, 1942, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arma, KS.
Before entering the service he worked for a short time in Chicago.
He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. Afterwards he was employed by the Grapette Bottling Company.
Mario, his wife, brother-in-law and sister-in-law owned and operated the B&B Tavern from 1949 to 1979. His job at the U.S. Postal Service began in 1954, retiring in 1985. He started out as a clerk and eventually had a rural route.
Mario was a member of the American Legion and Rural Route Carriers Association.
Mario was an awesome husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather. His friends spanned many generations. People seemed to be drawn to him no matter their age.
His hobbies through the years included hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, blackberry picking and winemaking. He made wine because he liked to give it to friends just like he gave of himself. He also enjoyed making French cookies with Josephine.
Recently Mario had a chapter about his life published in a book called "Raisin Pie in a Miner's Bucket" where he spoke very proudly of his heritage.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine Borello, of the home, daughter, Jeanette K Lee and her husband Jim of Overland Park, KS, son, Dr. Dan Borello and his wife, Sally, of Joplin, Mo.
He is also survived by one sister, Madeline Yartz, of Arma, KS.
Mario had 5 grandchildren whom he adored and their spouses, Brian Lee (Laura), Crystalyn Belt (Charles), Scott Lee (Jessica), Dr. Brad Borello (Shannon), Dr. Blake Borello (Clare).
He was also very proud of his great grandchildren, Sydney, Ryan, and James Thomas Belt and Boston and Isabella Borello and Audrey Lee.
Mario was preceded in death by his brother Maurice Borello.
The funeral will be at Bedene Chapel at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 30th, 2011 in Arma, KS with Father Larry Parker officiating.
Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Frontenac.
The Benjamin Fuller Post #64 American Legion at Pittsburg will conduct graveside flag folding services.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 Friday afternoon at the Bedene Funeral Home.
The family suggests contributions to the Pittsburg American Legion or the Pittsburg State University Foundation.
Donations may be sent to or left at Bedene Funeral Home, 517 East Washington, Box 421, Arma, KS, 66712.
The Morning Sun
Posted Thursday, April 28, 2011
Site has photo.
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Mario Borello
Sent by: HLE (#48249089)
Nov 28, 2016 2:44 PM
Father:
Augusto Borello
(1894 - 1933)
Mother:
Antonia M. Borello
(1896 - 1970)
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Mario 'Burrs' Borello
30 January 1923 - 25 April 2011
***
PITTSBURG — Mario "Burrs" Borello, 88, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at Freeman Health Systems in Joplin, MO.
He was born January 30, 1923 at Camp 50 and attended Camp 50 schools and Arma High School where he graduated in 1940.
He was a lifelong resident of the Pittsburg area.
Mario married Josephine Sray, the love of his life, on June 6, 1942, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arma, KS.
Before entering the service he worked for a short time in Chicago.
He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. Afterwards he was employed by the Grapette Bottling Company.
Mario, his wife, brother-in-law and sister-in-law owned and operated the B&B Tavern from 1949 to 1979. His job at the U.S. Postal Service began in 1954, retiring in 1985. He started out as a clerk and eventually had a rural route.
Mario was a member of the American Legion and Rural Route Carriers Association.
Mario was an awesome husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather. His friends spanned many generations. People seemed to be drawn to him no matter their age.
His hobbies through the years included hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, blackberry picking and winemaking. He made wine because he liked to give it to friends just like he gave of himself. He also enjoyed making French cookies with Josephine.
Recently Mario had a chapter about his life published in a book called "Raisin Pie in a Miner's Bucket" where he spoke very proudly of his heritage.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine Borello, of the home, daughter, Jeanette K Lee and her husband Jim of Overland Park, KS, son, Dr. Dan Borello and his wife, Sally, of Joplin, Mo.
He is also survived by one sister, Madeline Yartz, of Arma, KS.
Mario had 5 grandchildren whom he adored and their spouses, Brian Lee (Laura), Crystalyn Belt (Charles), Scott Lee (Jessica), Dr. Brad Borello (Shannon), Dr. Blake Borello (Clare).
He was also very proud of his great grandchildren, Sydney, Ryan, and James Thomas Belt and Boston and Isabella Borello and Audrey Lee.
Mario was preceded in death by his brother Maurice Borello.
The funeral will be at Bedene Chapel at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 30th, 2011 in Arma, KS with Father Larry Parker officiating.
Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Frontenac.
The Benjamin Fuller Post #64 American Legion at Pittsburg will conduct graveside flag folding services.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 Friday afternoon at the Bedene Funeral Home.
The family suggests contributions to the Pittsburg American Legion or the Pittsburg State University Foundation.
Donations may be sent to or left at Bedene Funeral Home, 517 East Washington, Box 421, Arma, KS, 66712.
The Morning Sun
Posted Thursday, April 28, 2011
Site has photo.
~*~
Mario Borello
Sent by: HLE (#48249089)
Nov 28, 2016 2:44 PM
Father:
Augusto Borello
(1894 - 1933)
Mother:
Antonia M. Borello
(1896 - 1970)
~*~
*~*
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