Walter J. Borowski, 90, of Derry, NH, died Saturday, June 19, 2010 in his home. Mr. Borowski was born in Derry on January 5, 1920, a son of Alexander and Amelia Borowski, and was a lifelong resident. He served in the Special Forces Rangers in the US Army, and was the first to climb Pointe du Hoc. Mr. Borowski recently received the French Legion of Honor medal, which is Frances highest honor. As a decorated veteran, February 4th was named Walter Borowski Day in NH. Mr. Borowski was a volunteer firefighter in Derry for many years. He was an avid gardener, and his garden was his pride and joy.
He is survived by two sons, Thomas Borowski of Derry, and John Borowski of Chelmsford, MA; one daughter, Suzanne Borowski of Murphy, NC; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Celia Dors of Derry; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen M. (Glod) Borowski.
A calling hour was held on Tuesday, June 22nd from 9 - 10am in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A funeral service followed at 10:00am in the funeral home. The burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Londonderry, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, or to the NH Association for the Blind, 25 Walker St., Concord, NH 03301-9977.