Obituary of Matilde Borraccia

Entered into rest on January 9, 2021 at age 98. Predeceased by her husband, Michele (Michael) Borraccia; brothers, Pasquale Lippa, Candido Lippa, Palmerino Lippa, and Umberto Lippa; sisters, Francesca Bernardini and Immacolata Lippa. Survived by sons, Donald (Ellen) and Dominic (Ellen); grandchildren, Michael (Brittany Abraham) and Christopher; nieces and nephews Maria Bernardini, Mario Bernardini, Lucio Bernardini, and Guiseppe Bernardini, Anna Rosa Lippa, Luis Lippa, Gerarda Tantalo; many nieces and nephews in Pisticci, Italy, and longtime neighbors and friends Diane and Frank DeBona.

Matilde had many interests and talents including gardening, sewing, cooking, crocheting and knitting, creating beauty wherever she went.  Her cooking was legendary, as well as her ability to make all feel welcome at her table. She went out of her way to help everyone in their time of need.  She loved animals, many times nursing stray or injured animals back to health.  Matilde was a devoted wife, wonderful mother, and a caring, loving grandmother. Her love of family, inner strength, fortitude, resilience, and perseverance served her well in her journey through life.

We extend a heartfelt thanks to her loving caregivers at Cottage Grove who showed us all that angels walk among us.

Private Mass and internment at St. John's, Spencerport, NY.  A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lollypop Farm or a charity of your choice in Matilde’s memory.