Francisco G. Borjas

Francisco (Frank) G. Borjas , age 88 of East Chicago passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Frank G Borjas was born on October 4th, 1932 and graduated Taylor High School in 1951. He made his second home in East Chicago, IN. Frank joined the Air Force and came back to work for Inland Steel where he was a mechanic, #3 cold strip and retired in 1995, (43yrs)

Survived by his loving wife, Rose Borjas, 59yrs. of marriage and his devoted, loving daughter Denise Borjas, and by his sister Flora B. (Tony) Rosales, numerous nieces and nephews spread across the United States.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Heginio P. and Maria G. Borjas and siblings; Christina (Roman) Vidal, Roger (Ester) Borjas, Theodora (Joe) Velasquez, Janie (Joe) Medina

Tito (Hortense) Borjas and Pedro (Solmary) Borjas.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday February 20, 2021 at 10: 00a.m DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located at 3510 Deodar Street, East Chicago, IN. with Fr. Carlos Sosa celebrating. Burial will follow at St. John-St. Joseph Cemetery in Hammond.

Friends may meet with the family on Friday, February 19, 2021 from 4:00p.-8:00p.m. at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45th Avenue (Glen Park Avenue) in Griffith.

Frank was a member of Local 1010, S.O.A.R, Woodman of The World, and Post 369. Dad loved his football, polka's, and he loved to dance. A jack of all trades, he loved to help people. A mentor and well respected among the family, he would never refuse to lending a hand to anyone. Frank was a "Godfather " to all the family.

Best of all, my Dad enjoyed his J&B and he was content, a simple man.

My Dad always did it his way, Frank Sinatra “I Did It My Way".

He will truly be missed by all.

For more information please call White Funeral Home at 219-2-924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com

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