Bronislaw Borda

BORDA

Bronislaw “Brownie” Borda age 91, from Gahanna, passed away peacefully in his home with his family on Friday, August 25, 2016. He was born on July 28, 1925 in Klimontow, Poland to the late Franek and Paulina (Hajduk) Borda. After surviving a forced labor camp in Germany during World War II, he immigrated to the United States in 1949, became a US citizen, and was fortunate to start a new life for himself. He retired as a diesel mechanic, enjoyed spending time with his family, working on outdoor projects, feeding birds and other wildlife. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Marianna; son, Tony Borda (Becky) of Marysville, daughter, Sabina McCafferty (Shawn) of Galena, son, Mark Borda of New Albany; grandchildren Ashley Pratt (Michael) of Marysville, Sarah Taylor (Eddie) of Marysville, Alexandra McCafferty of Galena, and Nicholas McCafferty of Galena, and great grandchildren Merrigan Pratt, Madalyn Taylor, and Amelia Taylor. Friends and family may visit 10am-12pm on Monday at MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, OH. The funeral service will follow at 12:00pm with Father Theodore Sill officiating. The burial will immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery 9571 North High St, Lewis Center, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Carmel Hospice in Brownie’s memory. Online condolences may be made at www.morelandfuneralhome.com