Joao Borges, age 81, of 290 Brownell St., passed away in Fall River June 25, 2007. Husband of Delfina (Albernaz) Borges. Born in Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores. Son of the late Joao Borges and Maria (Souza) Paiva. He was a Fall River resident for most of his life & worked as a Laborer for Pacellas Bros. Construction Co, before retiring. He was a member of the International Laborers Union of America Local #610. He served in the Portuguese Army and was a member of St. Michael Church.
Besides his wife of Fall River, he is survived by Two Sons: John M. Borges of Westport and Michael A. Borges of Dartmouth. One Daughter: Anna M. Cabral of Westport. One Brother: Agostinho Borges of Vancouver,Canada. One Sister: Maria Gregoire of Fall River. Six Grandchildren: Scott, David, Branden, Cody, and Paige Ann Borges and Andrew Cabral. Several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late Angelina Sousa.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home,1521 N. Main St. on Saturday at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church, Essex St. at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 5-9 PM.