Jessie R. Borgo
1929 — 2020
Jessie Rosemary (Ross) Borgo, 90, passed away peacefully at Mount Carmel Care Center in Lenox on April 22 due to complications from a stroke. Born on June 29, 1929, Jessie lived most of her life in Pittsfield. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Rose (Lupisella) Ross. Jessie was born into a big Italian-American family, and growing up among her aunts, uncles and cousins brought her great joy. She loved recounting the stories of life in the family homes on Circular Avenue and Fenn Street. She also was among the first women of her generation to attend college. She graduated from Pittsfield High School, and, in 1951, received a bachelor's degree in teaching from the former Trinity...