Obituary of Joseph Borin

Joseph "Joe" Borin, of Whitehouse Station, NJ, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, in a tragic airplane accident. He was 71 years old. Joe was born on March 14, 1942, and raised in Middlesex Borough, NJ. He graduated from Bound Brook High School in 1960. Joe was a loving and generous Dad and Pop Pop, while still working and enjoying life to the fullest every day. He was the successful business owner of Superior Custom Kitchens in Warren, NJ for over fifty years with his long-time business partner and friend, Jack Barna. He enabled and encouraged his family and friends to adventure with him around the globe, scuba diving, snorkeling, exploring by motorcycle, and enjoying nature. He was a great friend to so many and rallied around his Tuesday night dinner crew, "The Romeos." He volunteered his time with students at Mane Stream, participated in many air shows, and always jumped at the chance to take someone new up to feel the magic of flying. Joe's thirty-year flying history included owning and flying hang-gliders, gyrocopters, a rebuilt "Mash" helicopter, a Glass Air, super Decathlon, BT-13, Stearman PT-17, Breezy, hot air balloons, and countless homebuilt ultralights and weedhoppers. He has been described by his friends and family as a pilot's pilot, a true aviator, a man who represents the spirit and essence of flying, and a wondrous adventurer. He volunteered his time introducing youth to the love of flying at Alexandria airport camps and flew in many ceremonies celebrating veterans using his many World War II airplanes, complete with smoke and acrobatics. His "second home" was Alexandria Field where he owned and flew several airplanes with an incredible community of dedicated aviators. He is predeceased by his loving father and mother, Eugene and Sabina Borin. He is survived by his true companion and best friend, Donna Greves of Whitehouse Station; his three daughters, Kimberly Borin of Lebanon, Heidi Schumann and her husband Christopher of Lebanon, and Gabrielle Borin and her husband Joe Shellhammer of Fort Collins, CO; his former wife, Barbara Borin; his beloved cousin, Anne Pellegrin of Lancaster, PA; his dear sister, Mary Palazzi of Middlesex; his adored grandchildren, Hunter James and Annie Rose Schumann, and Alexandria Rose Shellhammer; along with his niece Linda and nephews David and Paul Palazzi. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2014, from 12:00-4:00PM at the Kearns Funeral Home, 103 Old Hwy 28, Whitehouse, NJ 08888. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mane Stream, Inc, PO Box 305, 83 Old Turnpike Rd, Oldwick, NJ 08858; or to sponsor a Young Aviator at Alexandria Field Summer Camp, please email Linda at upupaway@embarqmail.com.