Chester Borkowski of Kearny entered into eternal rest on November 16, 2016 at Alaris Health in Kearny. He was born and raised in Jersey City, and when he married Audrey Mohr, the love of his life, they raised their family in Kearny and resided there until their passing. Audrey passed away last year, and life was not the same for him.
Chester was the youngest of six children. He is predeceased by Steve Borkowski, Ziggie Borkowski, Mary Lisa, Helen San Giovanni and Barbara Baekey. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, and worked until his retirement as a longshoreman at the ports of New Jersey and New York.
He leaves behind his devoted children, Emily and Peter, both of Kearny.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive in Kearny on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9. Mass will be at Our Lady of Sorrow Church at11:00 am. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington on Saturday.
Flowers are not necessary. Donations in Chester's name are appreciated and may be made to The Children's Memorial Garden at Winding River Park in Toms River. This garden is in memory of children that have left us too soon. Donations are tax deductible and can be sent to TCF Garden Fund, P.O. Box 219, Island Heights, NJ 08732 in care of Bruce Jones, Treasurer ( www.oceantcf.com/memorialgarden.htm ) or a charity of your own choice.