April 5, 2021

Mr. James J. Elliott Sr., died Thursday, April 1, at his residence.  He was the loving husband for 50 years of Marie J. (Hartis) Elliott. Born on Nov. 3, 1949, in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Harry and Regina (Widzgowski) Elliott.

Jim attended Salesianum High School graduating in the class of 1967. He achieved his bachelor’s and MBA from the University of Delaware finishing his master’s in 1973. He worked for Anixter in Media as a sales engineer. He was an ordained Catholic deacon serving the St. Patrick’s Parish in Kennett Square and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.  When it was time to get away, he enjoyed family vacations to Disney World.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Elliott is survived by his three sons, Jim Elliott Jr. (Jennifer) of Wilmington, Michael Elliott (Wendy) Greensboro, N.C., and Steven Elliott (Denise) of Lancaster; and four granddaughters April, Makayla, Addison, and Victoria.  He is also survived by his brother Harry Elliott of Wilmington.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 W. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348.  There will be restrictions on the number of people allowed inside at a time.  Additional time to pay respects will be on Thursday, April 8, from 9 – 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 212 Meredith St., Kennett Square, PA 19348 where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11.  Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Kennett Square.  Contributions may be made in Mr. Elliott’s name to St. Patrick’s Church, 205 Lafayette St., Kennett Square, PA 19348 or to Salesianum High School, 1801 N. Broom St., Wilmington, DE 19802.  Please visit Mr. Elliott’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

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Mrs. Patricia G. Borroughs, 85, recently of Bel Air, Md., a longtime resident of Avondale, died Sunday, March 28, at her residence. She was the spouse of the late Rev. John Elwood Borroughs who passed away in 2013. Born on Nov. 13, 1935, in Baltimore, Md. she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Josephine (Lesieski) Gravels.

Mrs. Borroughs was a bank teller and a devoted pastor’s wife. She loved to support her husband’s church ministry by leading ladies ’ bible studies, was a Junior church Leader, and played the piano.  Her passion for her family and God was evident every day in her life.

Mrs. Borroughs is survived by her four children, Michele Hanks, Donna Borroughs, John Borroughs, and Karen Stefanides, 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

All services are private.  Arrangements by the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove; please visit Mrs. Borroughs’ online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

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Amelia “Millie” G. Pagano (Ferro), 85, of Broomall, died peacefully on Thursday, April 1. Born to Frank & Grace Ezzie Ferro, she was raised in Overbrook, Pa. Millie graduated from West Catholic Girls High School, class of 1953. She met the true love of her life, Peter Pagano Sr. at the age of 15.

They married in 1955 and settled in Broomall. There they started their family in 1958 with the birth of their 1st child, Chuck, and adding to their family with a child in each year thereafter with Karen, then Cheryl and lastly, Peter Jr. During those years, her husband Pete decided to open their own business known as “The Original House of Pagano’s” restaurant in Philadelphia.

As a homemaker, Millie adored her 4 children and loved the everyday challenges of raising her four children and caring for her home. She was known by all of her children’s friends as “The Mom who always cooked.” One could never leave Millie’s house without a good meal.

Millie also, at one time, had a passion for bowling as she belonged to numerous leagues. She also enjoyed her monthly get-together with her friends for “Card Night”. In her later years, she gained a passion for the casinos and was known by all of the casino staff by her first name.

In addition to her parents, Millie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Peter B. Pagano Sr. who died in 2017, three siblings, Anthony Ferro (1969), Frank “Chick” Ferro (2002), and Marguerite Delciotto (2016). She is survived by her 4 devoted children, Charles Pagano (Donna Reeves), Karen Pagano Cedrone (Christopher Topolski), Cheryl (Robert) Jacobs and Peter (Patricia) Pagano Jr., 12 grandchildren, Vincent (Alyson) Cedrone, Stephanie (Tony) Leonetti, Anthony Cedrone, Brittany & Amanda Pagano, Bobby (Jenn) Jacobs, Andrea & Brian Jacobs, Glenn, Peter III, Renae & Nicholas Pagano, and six great-grandchildren, Nicky, Scarlett, Archer, Amelia, Leo & Naomi. Millie is also survived by In-laws, Alice (Richard) Marella, Jean Pagano, Theodore Pagano (Annemarie Candy), Richard Delciotto and Theresa Ferro as well as Aunt Doris Stewart and Aunt Gloria Ezzie and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. A visitation will be held on (All at Church) Thursday from 9 – 10:45 a.m. at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 160 Ridge Rd., Chadds Ford, followed by a funeral mass at 11. Interment, S.S. Peter & Paul Garden Mausoleum, Springfield. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com

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