Obituary of Joseph James Borda

Borda, Joseph James of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, peacefully past away at home on February 6, 2007. Aged 89 years. He was the eldest and first-born son to immigrant parents from Italy, on September 25, 1917. Joe, affectionately known as ?Major? to his family, entered the United States Army in 1942. He served his country bravely in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II. While serving, Joe earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Service Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon. After his discharge, he returned to Philadelphia and to his job at Campbell Soup where he worked as a Seam Adjuster. He served as the Vice President of Local P80 of the United Packinghouse Workers of America. During that time he also met the love of his life ?The Lady in Blue?, Rose who would become his wife. After a short engagement, she would share his life for the next 60 years. After his first two children, both daughters were born, he moved the family to New Jersey and settled in Mt. Ephraim where he has remained for the past 53 years. It was there that he would be blessed with a third daughter. Joe retired from Campbell Soup in 1982 after 40 years of dedicated service to enjoy the golden years with his wife. In that time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow. He enjoyed memberships with the Knights of Columbus Cardinal Cushing Council 6469 where he served as Grand Knight from 1989 to 1991 and American Legion Post 150. Joe loved grocery ?shopping, working in his yard, watching sports and spending time with his family. He was a constant source of information on current events, religion, sports, news and politics. Joe will be remembered as a ?Jack of all Trades but Master of None?, being devoted to his family and country and being a hard working, honest man. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Joe is predeceased by his parents, Gaetano & Amalia and his brothers, James & John Borda. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years Rose M. Devoted father of Amelia and her husband Richard Bonczak, Phyllis and Rosemarie Borda. Loving grandfather of Richard and his wife Judith Bonczak, Christina Marie and Lisa Marie Bonczak. Dear Great grandfather of Richard III and Anthony Joseph Bonczak. Cherished brother of Theresa Nick Dalo, Rose George Dominic and Mildred Dr. Thomas Kaske. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Viewing Friday evening 6:30 to 9 PM and Saturday 8 to 9 AM in the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 1100 N. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 AM in Sacred Heart R. C. Church, Kings Highway, Mt. Ephraim, NJ. - Entombment Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Cherry Hill, NJ. Tributes and memories may be shared by going to the guestbook icon on this page. ?The Lifetime Tribute Funeral Home?Ò