John S. Borick Sr.

February 29, 1924 - January 11, 2019

John S. Borick, Sr., age 94, of Pennsauken, NJ and formerly of Lopez, PA, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019. He was born on February 29, 1924 in Lopez, PA where he was also raised. After High School, John was employed for a few years at the Lopez Pajama Factory and he also worked at Thatchers and Remmington Rand. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII. He spent a couple years in European Combat, 3rd Infantry Division and the 30th Infantry Division. John received the Purple Heart Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Silver Star Medal, Croix De Guerre with Bronze Arrowhead. Before he was honorably discharged, John was promoted to SSGT. After his service, John returned to Lopez, PA and was lucky to travel to South Jersey and Philadelphia where he was recommended to a great company, Pitney Bowes. He spent 30 years working for Pitney Bowes and loved his job as a meter leader. John was awarded Man of the Year with many other special honors and conventions. He enjoyed traveling back and forth to Lopez doing many projects in the Lopez Community and St. Vladimir's Orthodox Church. John is predeceased by his parents, Steve and Eva (nee Nadiak) Borak and his son, John "Jacky" Borick, Jr. He is survived by his beloved long time companion, Shirley Udowski and loved ones, Shirley Ann, Marie Lynn, and Kevin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on January 15, 2019 from 7pm-9pm at Inlgesby and Sons Funeral Home, located at 2426 Cove Rd., Pennsauken, NJ 08109. Funeral ceremony and interment will be held in Lopez, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Vladimir's Orthodox Church at 211 A786, Lopez, PA 18628. To post photos, share a memory, or send an online condolence, please visit www.inglesbyfuneralhome.com.