Obituary of George Boras

George Boras (1927 - 2011) Each day is a gift from God. George Boras, born April 14, 1927, fell asleep in the Lord on December 1, 2011, at his winter home in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. By God's grace, at the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his wife, Lydia, his children, and his son-in-law. George was 84. George lived a long and fruitful life rooted in the Orthodox Church, and lived out in family, occupation, and hobby. He was a life-long member of Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Endicott, NY, where, in addition to many other acts of service, he was a board member and choir member. George was predeceased by his parents, John Boras and Mary Komanowski Boras, his sister, Anna, and his brothers, Michael and John. He is survived by loving family, extended family, and god-children: His devoted wife of 61 years, Lydia; his three beloved children and their families: a son David Boras, his wife Patricia, and their children Gregory and Alyssa; a daughter, Karen Boras; and a daughter, Dr. Lynn Uber, and her husband Dr. Walt Uber; a sister-in-law, Helen Boras; a brother-in-law, Alex Fedones, Jr. and his wife Nadine; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and several godchildren, all of whom he was extremely proud. George was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School, and a Navy WWII Veteran, having served aboard the USS Tarawa. He served as a career-long cost control engineer for IBM in Endicott, and with his 30 years of service was a member of the Quarter Century Club. As a singer, he sang bass, not only at Saints Peter and Paul, but also in Hussar Male Chorus and Russian Moods Chorus. George was also known for his enthusiasm and love for golf, a passion which he shared with his son and son-in-law, in addition to other family, friends, and co-workers. He was affectionately known by his grandchildren as "Papa George" and by friends in South Carolina as "Chief". Family and friends will be received at Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, 210 Hill Ave., Endicott, NY from 5 to 8 PM on Monday evening, December 5, 2011. A memorial service will be sung during that time, at 7PM. The Funeral Service will also be sung at Saints Peter and Paul, on Tuesday, December 6, at noon, with burial to follow, in the parish cemetery. The family wishes to thank: Fr. John Parker, Fr. John Breck and Dn. Mark Barna for their frequent visits and prayers; his aides for their compassionate care, especially his daytime aides, Wanda and Sylvia; and his wonderful medical team: Dr. Van Bakel and Dr. Garg and their nurses at the Medical University of South Carolina. A very special thank you to Lynn and Walter from Mom, David, and Karen, for the loving care you gave dad over the last 11 months. He loved you so very much, and we do too. We will miss George very much. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to: The Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery, 144 Bert Washburn Road, Otego, NY 13825-2265; Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, PO Box 1228, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465; Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Elevator Fund, 210 Hill Avenue, Endicott, NY 13761. May God grant the servant of God, George, newly-departed, His Kingdom, and may his memory be eternal! Arrangement are by the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home in Endicott.