Dolores Angela Borys

She was the first born of Dean and Angela (Fierro) Pucine of Utica, New York, and is survived by her sister Joan Jones. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Kathleen Madia.

Dolores met her husband, Henry Marion Borys (Hank), while they attended high school in Utica, New York. They were wedded in 1951 and remained devoted to each other until Hank's passing in 2014. They were blessed with 4 children, all of whom survive Dolores: sons Henry J. Borys and Mark Borys, and daughters Christine Borys and Gina Key, as well as many grandchildren.

Dolores was the first in her family to pursue a college degree and graduated from Columbia University. Dwight Eisenhower was president of the university and signed her diploma. She was a Physical Therapist and invented creative ways to lift the spirits of World War II vets and polio patients, encouraging them to play court sports in their wheelchairs.

Ever adaptable, she followed Hank's career, moving from upstate New York to Michigan, Indiana, Washington, Texas, and Connecticut, but Mukilteo was their home, where they spent most of their lives. She and Hank loved playing golf and bridge and socializing with friends at the Everett Golf & Country Club.

Dolores's priorities could be summed up as faith, family, friends, and food. Her home-made Italian dinners were legendary, and nothing gave her more pleasure than seeing guests enjoy the delicious meal, laughter, and good company. She had a quick wit, was ever fun-loving, and known for her open, compassionate heart and sense of humor. Hank and Dolores observed Italian and Polish traditions during the holidays. This made for treasured, joyful, sacred events that will never be forgotten by family and friends.

They were long-time parishioners of St. John's Mission church in Mukilteo. Dolores served as a Eucharistic Minister, was active in the Women's Guild, and a major contributor to the success of St John's popular annual spaghetti dinners, sharing her coveted Italian sausage recipe.

Dolores was ever charitable by nature. She supported many causes and established an educational fund for her grandchildren. She loved the arts, dabbled in oil painting, worked in stained glass, and created beautiful spaces in their homes. She also enjoyed taking her grandchildren to experience the theater.

She will be dearly missed but always remembered and loved as an extraordinarily beautiful spirit by her family and many dear friends.

Funeral mass for Dolores will be held on Wednesday, April 12 at 11 AM at St. John's Church in Mukilteo with reception following in the church lower hall.

The family wishes to thank: The memory care caregivers at Harbour Pointe Senior Living for their extraordinary service; Providence Hospice of Snohomish County care team; and the caregivers with Connect Companion and Advocacy.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice or to one of Dolores's favorites: March of Dimes; Catholic Community Services of Western Washington; St. Vincent DePaul; and Providence Hospice of Snohomish County.