James Anthony Bornino

BORNINO, James Anthony Dec 12, 1925 – Oct 20, 2011 James Bornino died at Cedar Sinai Hospital at 1 pm on October 20, 2011 after suffering from cancer for the previous year. He is survived by brother Joseph Bornino and his sister Rose Montagnese. James was married for 50 years to his loving wife Bessie who passed away Arpil 12, 2010 after suffering a debilitating stroke in 2008. James was continuously by her side until she passed. James was born in Kent, Ohio and grew up in Cleveland. He served in the US Navy during WW II on the USS Quick, a mine sweeper in the Pacific. James received a degree in business from John Carroll University. He met Bessie while working in Cleveland, Ohio and together they moved to Southern California where they worked in the Aerospace industry. James retired from the U.S. Civil Service in 1986 and became very active with the Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral and was a past president of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood Chapter Oinoe. Jim was also a past president of the Pasadena Ahepa Rose Bowl Chapter #373. Bess and Jim enjoyed traveling all over the United States and the world. Trisagion will be held on Monday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 25th. Both held at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles , CA 90006. It is requested that any donations be made to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles. Douglass and Zook Chapel of Remembrance assisting the family. (626) 358-3244