Hipolit Borkowski's Obituary
Hipolit Borkowski, age 94, passed away on December 17, 2022 in Lecanto, Florida.
Born in Poland, he married his wife Jadwiga in 1961. They came to Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1964 where they became American citizens. They settled in the Trumbull in 1980. Hipolit worked as a machinist for the Burndy Company, where he worked until his retirement after 2 decades of service. He worked other part time jobs to help make ends meet for his family. He was a hard worker who loved to tinker and build things with what he had available. He loved working on cars and bicycles. As a young man in Poland, he enjoyed photography.
He and his wife moved to Tampa, Florida in 1992 and decided to build their dream home in Spring Hill and enjoy retirement. He continued to tinker and refurbish items and spent every weekend at the flea market selling them.
Hipolit was a devout Catholic, and served as a parishioner at St Michael’s Church in CT for over 30 years. In Florida, he attended St James Catholic Church in Port Richey.
He is survived by his wife, Jadwiga, his son John, daughter Barbara, son Adam (Brooke), daughter Maria (Joseph) as well as 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Those interested in sending flowers can contact Skips Florist at 727-938-3391
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