Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 02/May/2023
71.223.67.203
Lee B. Borella Murphy, 98, entered into rest on April 30,
2023. On May 15, 1924, Lena "Lee" Borella was born on Irving
Avenue in Brooklyn. She was the daughter of Alexander
Borella and Mary Parenti Borella. Lee was one of three
siblings, who together with their parents, moved from
Brooklyn to Newburgh. A 1942 graduate of Newburgh Free
Academy and a member of Alpha Zeta Beta Sorority, Lee
received an Academic in Art Diploma. She was a very creative
person, who was intensely proud of her Italian heritage.
After graduation, Lee worked at Dupont, until she accepted a
secretarial position at Firth Carpet Company. She met her
future husband, Horace M. Murphy, at Firth. They were
married in St. Patrick's Church, built their beloved home,
and raised a family in the Town of Newburgh. They enjoyed
traveling, antiquing, and spending time together on their
terrace, with family and friends. Lee and Horace joyfully
celebrated 73 years of marriage, until Horace's death in
2022.
As a skilled homemaker, it was not unusual to find Lee at
her sewing machine or in the kitchen. She created dresses,
coats, and even window treatments that were beautifully
constructed. While in the kitchen, she prepared Italian
dishes, which were her specialty, of course. Lee became a
member of a local Home Demonstration Club, and enjoyed it
immensely.
Dexion and the Town of Newburgh Water Department gave Lee an
opportunity to return to the workforce, as a secretary. She
worked at the Water Department, until she retired.
With her death, Lee leaves behind her children: Susan M.
Cadzow and husband, Tom, of Cape Cod, Carol M. Steiler and
husband, Dave, of Rhode Island, and Michael Murphy and wife,
Linda, of New Jersey. Lee leaves behind five grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her
loving husband, Horace, and both of her siblings. Lee will
be greatly missed and always loved, by her family and all
who knew her.
A memorial service and burial will be held privately, by the
family. If you wish to honor Lee, please make a memorial
donation to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc. -
May 15, 1924 ~ April 30, 2023
Lee B. Borella Murphy, 98, entered into rest on April 30,
2023. On May 15, 1924, Lena "Lee" Borella was born on Irving
Avenue in Brooklyn. She was the daughter of Alexander
Borella and Mary Parenti Borella. Lee was one of three
siblings, who together with their parents, moved from
Brooklyn to Newburgh. A 1942 graduate of Newburgh Free
Academy and a member of Alpha Zeta Beta Sorority, Lee
received an Academic in Art Diploma. She was a very creative
person, who was intensely proud of her Italian heritage.
After graduation, Lee worked at Dupont, until she accepted a
secretarial position at Firth Carpet Company. She met her
future husband, Horace M. Murphy, at Firth. They were
married in St. Patrick's Church, built their beloved home,
and raised a family in the Town of Newburgh. They enjoyed
traveling, antiquing, and spending time together on their
terrace, with family and friends. Lee and Horace joyfully
celebrated 73 years of marriage, until Horace's death in
2022.