BORELLE
LOUIS "CHUM," Jr.
Age 86, of North Versailles, died Sunday, December 24, 2017. He was born January 21, 1931, in Jerome, a son of the late Louis, Sr. and Goldie (Todero) Borelle and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Marie Borelle; and siblings, Evelyn Adams, Dorothy Montgomery, Lillian Walls, and Frank, William, Vincent, and Wayne Borelle. Lou was a graduate of St. Francis University and a retired production control manager for Mine Safety Appliance, Murrysville. He was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and a member of American Legion Post 701 White Oak. He was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport, an honorary life member of Knights of Columbus Council 4925, and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fly fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Geraldine M. (Baran) Borelli; his children, Donna J. (John) Grubbs of Westmoreland City, Anthony L. (Debra) Borelle and David M. Borelle (Denise Logan) both of North Versailles, and Kimberly A. Gregory of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; a sister, Darla Shaffer of Dubois; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the FORGIE - SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Interment with military honors will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the staff at Woodhaven Care Center for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Wounded Warriors. |