Peter Borrelli
March 28, 1924 ~ April 28, 2016 (age 92) 92 Years Old
Peter Borrelli, 92, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, April 28th, at his home. He was the husband of the late Isabel Ozzone Borrelli who died in 2009.
Born in Torrington, CT on March 28, 1924, a son of the late Victoria (Morzella) and Pietro Borrelli, he served as a Medic in the US Army during WWII in the India-Burma Asiatic Theater. He was a retired machinist from the Needle Division of The Torrington Company. He loved spending time with family, playing the guitar and singing, and was a horse race enthusiast. Peter is survived by a daughter, Victoria Borrelli and sons Peter Borrelli Jr, Philip Borrelli and wife Barbara, Michael Borrelli and wife Claudia, and Joseph Borrelli, 6 grandchildren and 11 great Grandchildren. He also leaves a brother Rudolph and sisters Rosemary Borrelli and Victoria Knotowicz, and his dog Marley. He was predeceased by a daughter Darlene and son Anthony
Funeral Services will be held at Phalen Funeral Home, 285 Migeon Ave Torrington, CT, at 10:30 on Monday, May 2nd, with burial following at new St. Francis Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home
Sunday from 4-7 PM. The family would like to thank Drs. Lowenthal and Gomez and the Staff at The Center for Cancer Care and the Hospice Staff for the exceptional care and support they provided for Peter and his family. Donations can be made to VNS Hospice 65 Commercial Blvd or Center for Cancer Care 200 Kennedy Dr Torrington CT 06790. www.phalenfuneral.com