Farmington
Marie H. Borghi
Nov. 18, 1923 - March 19, 2017
Marie H. Borghi, 93, of Farmington, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was born Nov. 18, 1923, to Frank and Josephine Chiusano in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Marie was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she met her late husband Mario and married him there in 1945. They were married for 61 years. The couple raised their family in Dumont, N.J. and retired to Sarasota, Fla. before moving to Farmington in 2001.
Marie's greatest joy in life was her family. She was an excellent baker, known for her Christmas cookies. Marie was an active member of the B.P.O. Does since 1987 in both Sarasota, Fla. and Farmington.
Marie is survived by her children, Joan (Michael) Sloser of Singer Island, Fla., Judy (Jay) Harris of Farmington, Jane (Larry) Wright of Phoenix and Joseph (Tammy) Borghi of Hendersonville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Stephanie Sloser Quianzon, Joshua Sloser, Jesse Harris, Jason Harris, Adam Spencer, Stephen Haft, Graham Weisse, Trevor Weisse, Hayden Borghi and Calyssa Borghi; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas Quianzon, Emerson Sloser, London Marie Sloser, and Ethan Haft. She is also survived by two sisters, Helen LaCapria of Fort Washington, Md. and Dorothy Francis of Boynton Beach, Fla.
The family wants to thank Basin Hospice of Farmington for their help and loving care of Marie during her final illness.
There will be no formal services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of New Mexico, 3300 N. Butler Ave., Farmington, NM 87401.
Marie's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Funeral and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at serenityandcompany.com.