Angie (DeFranco) Borgese, 100, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on May 22, 2018 at O.L.P Nursing Care Facility in Lewiston, N.Y.  Born January 1, 1918 in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo "James" and Caroline (Fusco) DeFranco.

Angie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She married Joseph "Joe" Borgese at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls, N.Y.  Mr. Borgese predeceased her on May 11, 1974.  Angie was a talented artist and ceramic painter. She was also an avid seamstress and enjoyed millinery work.

Angie is survived by her son Anthony "Tony" Borgese and daughter-in-law Nancy Borgese of Wilmington, N.C.; her grandson Joseph and great-grandchildren, Annabella and Anthony Borgese of Charlotte, N.C.; one granddaughter, Gina Borgese Bell and great granddaughter, Gabrielle Bell of San Diego, CA.  She is also survived by her brother, Michael "Mickey" DeFranco and sister-in-law Ann DeFranco of Lewiston, N.Y., as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and her sister-in-law Connie Borgese.  She was predeceased by two sisters and five brothers, Rose Moreale, Josephine Schiro, Frank DeFranco, Anthony DeFranco, Anthony Guiarina, Samuel DeFranco and Russell DeFranco

Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 29th from 4 - 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will begin on Wednesday at 9:00 A.M., followed by Angie's Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 259 Fourth Street, Niagara Falls, N.Y. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery will follow. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.