Mary L. Borzini
Obituary
Mary L. Borzini passed away at her home on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, following a brief illness. She was 97 years old.
Mary was born on Nov. 29, 1923, in Soledad, Calif., to Alfredo and Pierina Luchessa. She was raised on the family dairy, went to grammar school in Soledad, and was a proud graduate of Gonzales High School. Mary always spoke fondly of growing up on the ranch with her five siblings and her six cousins. According to Mary, the school bus showed up empty and left full!
Following high school, Mary went right to work at Hambey Lumber Company. Later in life, she worked for Carl Baetschen Farmers Insurance, and she served as the Treasurer of Soledad.
In 1960, Mary married Hugo Borzini and moved to Greenfield, Calif. Together they had two boys, Marvin and Roger. She enjoyed raising her boys, going to sporting events, taking gambling trips and socializing with friends and relatives. She attributed her long life to adding whiskey to her coffee and a daily scoop (or two) of ice cream!
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Alfredo and Pierina; her husband, Hugo; brothers, Herman Luchessa and Jim Luchessa; and her sisters, Elsie Alciati, Lena Borzini and Jane McClean.
Mary is survived by her children, Marvin(Grace) Borzini, Roger(Brandi) Borzini; grandchildren, Bryson Borzini, Kambree Brown, Nicholas Borzini, Austin Short and the LeLievre clan.
The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to close friends Clara and Luz for all their help during mom's final years.
A Celebration of Mary's Life will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make donations to your favorite charity.
Arrangements were entrusted to Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, (831) 385-5400, www.EFS-Cares.com.
Published in Salinas Valley Tribune · February 17, 2021