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John Borowski Obituary
74, of Lowell, IN, formally from the South Side of Chicago, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Daniel; grandchildren, Marley (Justin) Hawn, Jason, Nicole and Jonathan Borowski; great grandchild, Ryker; siblings, Susan Whelihan and Robert Borowski. Preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Marie Borowski. John was originally from the South Side of Chicago and later Crete, IL. He volunteered his time coaching baseball in Crete and Homewood. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School and Loyola University. He worked as a Yardmaster with Metra Rail Service. Private services were entrusted to Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Lowell, IN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Franciscan Hospice, Hobart, IN or Cancer Research Institute, New York. www.sheetsfuneral.com
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Jim Civik
January 6, 2021
Jim Civik
January 6, 2021
Jim Civik
January 6, 2021
Goodbye to a very old friend. I grew up at 81st and Colfax, and we were pals at St. Brides and Mount Carmel. I remember the family well (Ted called him John and Marie called him Babe), and share their sadness.
Here is his MC graduation picture. Also, here is a picture of our 1957 Bessemer Park team. He is second from right in back, and I am first row, far left. I already have reached out to his Brides/MC classmates.
He is missed.
Joseph Panozzo
January 5, 2021
So sorry about John, as he will surely be greatly missed. But his kindness as a classmate and gentle soul will be remembered by his faimily and friends forever. Rest in peace, John.
Robert C Griffin
January 4, 2021
So sorry to hear of John's passing!! He trained me as a Tower Operator and a General Yardmaster at Randolph St. he was instrumental in my early career on the Railroad!! He was a good guy and a good friend!!! I'll make a Walgreen
turn and meet you at the locker John!
Ralph Spargo
January 4, 2021
So sorry to hear of the passing of John. I worked with John over the years while he was Yardmaster at Randolph St. He made sure all of us were safe working under his authority. I enjoyed being a friend of his over the years.
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