Lilia B. Borges (nee Barbadaes), 64 of Kearny passed away on December 4, 2020.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Lilia at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr. Kearny on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Cecilia’s Church in Kearny on Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Born in Portugal, Lilia lived in New York City before moving to Kearny in 1987. Starting out as a teller 30 years ago, Lilia worked her way up to branch manager at Schuyler Savings Bank, a position in which she enjoyed serving. An avid gardener, Lilia was a terrific hostess who loved to entertain. Always with a camera ready to capture precious moments, she treasured time spent with her family. She also enjoyed dining out, especially on Fridays with an apple martini in hand.
The daughter of Aide, and the late Jose F. Barbadaes, Lilia was the beloved wife of Jose Manuel Borges; loving mother of Marciano Borges and Elizabeth Borges-Kelley and her husband Jonathan, cherished sister of Marciano Barbadaes, dear sister-in-law of Maria Barbadaes and Helena Borges, and aunt of Michelle Barbadaes and her husband Richard Salorio.
Flowers would be appreciated, or if preferred donations in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association.