Paul G. Borkowicz

Paul Borkowicz, beloved husband, father, father in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 5 at the age of 86. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and attended Weber High School. A lifelong Chicagoan at heart, Paul carried with him a deep love for the city and its sports teams throughout his life.

Paul began his working life as a butcher, a job that unexpectedly led to another chapter when he was drafted into the United States Army and assigned as a cook in the Everglades shortly after the Cuban Missile Crisis. After completing his service, Paul met Susan, the love of his life. They married in January 1966 and were married for 53 years until Susan’s passing in 2019.

Paul built a long and respected career in the telecommunications industry, working for more than 30 years as a technician. His work built the infrastructure that would become the modern Internet. He took great pride in doing his job well and was known for his reliability and willingness to lend a hand.

Paul’s greatest accomplishment, however, was his family. He was the proud father of Danielle and Brandon. Danielle married David Mosquera, and together they gave Paul three grandchildren, Brian, Mikaela, and Isabella, who brought him tremendous joy. Paul was an ever-present babysitter and earned the nickname “Papa Chocolate Milk” for providing his grandchildren with an endless supply of chocolate milk—and love. He was proud of Brandon and immediately welcomed his wife, Kristin, into the family. Paul cherished his children and grandchildren and was happiest when his family was together, especially at extended family gatherings with his two brothers, Daniel and Ralph, their wives Denise and Candy, Susan’s brother Chris and his family, his many nephews and nieces, celebrating the family’s many accomplishments.

A lifelong Chicago sports fan, Paul followed his teams with enthusiasm, but none held his heart quite like the Chicago Cubs. He was thrilled to attend Game 3 of the 2016 World Series and, of course, to see the Cubs win it all—a historic moment for the team he had followed for so many years.

Paul will be remembered as a generous, hardworking, and honest man who believed in doing the right thing and taking care of the people he loved. His family was the center of his life, and his legacy will live on through his children, grandchildren, and all those whose lives he touched. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for his kindness, quiet strength, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family.

A wake will be held on Monday, October 12 from 3-8PM at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels in Rosell. The family encourages wearing your favorite Cubs gear to the wake. Funeral will be Tuesday, October 13 at 10am at St. Walter Church.