Paul Emery Borona

Paul Emery Borona, age 63, passed away peacefully, surrounded my his devoted family on June 1, 2017 after a courageous three year battle with cancer. Born in Bridgeport, Paul was the son of the late Louis and Mary Jane (Johnson) Borona of Fairfield. He was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School class of 1972. After a career as a truck driver, then an auto mechanic, he retired from Knecht's Garage in 2014. A "jack of all trades, master of none" Paul loved to do home repair projects and work on cars and taught his skills to his son. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Judith and his son Christopher of Shelton, a brother Russell of Puerto Rico, a sister, Audrey Rodak of Naugatuck, 4 nieces and nephews, Candace (Dori), Brian, Michael and Stefanie, a great nephew Anthony and his feline companion, Paisley. The family would like to thank Dr. Fischbach and the staff of Smilow Cancer Center of Trumbull and the nursing staff at Bridgeport Hospital, Oncology floor, for their caring nature. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 5, at 11:00 am at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church 160 Hill Farm Road, Fairfield, Ct. Calling hours will be 4-8 pm on Sunday, June 4 at Spear-Miller Funeral Home 39 South Benson Rd. Fairfield, Ct. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Yale New Haven Cancer Center, Office of Development, P.O.Box 1849 New Haven, Ct. 06508. For information or to offer an online condolence please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com