Robert Anthony Borgatti, Sr.
December 27, 1925 ~ January 30, 2016
Robert Anthony Borgatti, Sr, 90, of Vienna, VA passed away peacefully on January 30, 2016, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Theresa Rose (Hendry) Borgatti, he is survived by his children, Donna Aghabeh (Mostafa), Robert A. Borgatti Jr. (Christine), Pamela Jones, and Denise Borgatti. Nine grandchildren Larry Jr., Mehdi, Emily, Missy, Sarah, Katie, Jaclyn, Lindsey and Robert III. His brother, Richard Borgatti (Dorothy), a son-in-law, Lawrence Jones and many other loving family and special friends.
Robert was born on December 27, 1925 in Chelsea, MA to Italian immigrant parents, Robert and Maria (Luppi) Borgatti. After a brief stint in the Navy during WWII, Robert attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. After graduation he married the love of his life, Theresa Rose in 1951 and moved to Falls Church, VA where he worked as a pharmacist.
In 1963, he began working at Vienna Rexall Drug Center and in 1965 purchased the pharmacy. Over the next five decades he went on to have an accomplished professional career and his independent family owned business grew into a community fixture. Known as "Dr. Bob" to all, he was a well-respected business man, responsive and considerate to the needs of customers, professionals and the community.
Robert was a supporter of Vienna Little League for over 40 years, a supporter of local high school sports and activities. A community supporter of Committee for Helping Others (CHO), The Shepherd Center and numerous other charitable organizations. He received the Chamber of Commerce Business Man of the Year award and multiple performance and special achievement awards throughout his life.
Robert was an amazing man and devoted his life to his family. He worked arduously to provide for his family. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, making special memories with them. He was a faithful friend and unwavering source of care and support to anyone in need.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave, Vienna, VA 22180. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 with interment to follow at Fairfax Memorial Park
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Robert was born on December 27, 1925 in Chelsea, MA to Italian immigrant parents, Robert and Maria (Luppi) Borgatti. After a brief stint in the Navy during WWII, Robert attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. After graduation he married the love of his life, Theresa Rose in 1951 and moved to Falls Church, VA where he worked as a pharmacist.
In 1963, he began working at Vienna Rexall Drug Center and in 1965 purchased the pharmacy. Over the next five decades he went on to have an accomplished professional career and his independent family owned business grew into a community fixture. Known as "Dr. Bob" to all, he was a well-respected business man, responsive and considerate to the needs of customers, professionals and the community.
Robert was a supporter of Vienna Little League for over 40 years, a supporter of local high school sports and activities. A community supporter of Committee for Helping Others (CHO), The Shepherd Center and numerous other charitable organizations. He received the Chamber of Commerce Business Man of the Year award and multiple performance and special achievement awards throughout his life.
Robert was an amazing man and devoted his life to his family. He worked arduously to provide for his family. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, making special memories with them. He was a faithful friend and unwavering source of care and support to anyone in need.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave, Vienna, VA 22180. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 with interment to follow at Fairfax Memorial Park
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Donna, Bob, Pam, Denise and all the grandkids: Words cannot express the heartache we feel for your family. Your father Dr. Bob, touched so many lives throughout his life, especially, the Dix family. His friendship meant the world to my parents and siblings. We will continue to say prayers for your family during this time of mourning. Love Hope, George and Little John.
Doctor Bob was much more than our pharmacist for over 50 years, he was also a very dear friend. Not once did I see him that he didn’t call me by name and ask how my mother and father were doing. I have never been blessed with good health, even as a child, but Dr Bob ALWAYS came to our rescue. Not only would he deliver my needed medications to our home there were times that he knew we couldn’t afford them and just say just pay when you can. He meant the world to me and I will miss him dearly.
Dear Bobby,Donna,Pam,Denise & family, your loss is felt by all. We were very blessed to know your Dad and privileged to call him friend. May your beautiful memories sustain you. He will be truly missed. Our deepest sympathy,prayers & love Michael & Sharon Kallini
Donna, Bobby, Pam, Denise and all the grandkids, DB was one of a kind and we will miss him terribly. My heart hurts with you. I treasure all the memories through the years. Keeping you all in my prayers. Love, Kathy, Tiffany, Judi and Martini
What a wonderful and handsome man Dr. Bob was…such a loss to the community. The whole family has continued to serve Dr. Bob and Northern Virginia by being the most respected pharmacy in the area.
Dear Bob Jr. and the Borgatti Family- Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your familys and the Vienna Drug Centers patriarch. Please know that our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you, as well as our continued gratitude for the humanity and dedication of the people of Vienna Drug to its customers needs. The Vienna Drug Center truly has a heart and soul that clearly traces to Bob Sr., and lives on in Bob Jr., and all those at and behind the counters who treat us like family and who frequently move mountains to ensure the health care needs of all its customers are met. May God bless and keep you all. The Sonntag Family
I lost a dear and valued friend of 55 years. May God grant peace to his family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
To Donna, Bobby, Pam, Denise and the entire Borgatti family, words cannot express how sorry I am. Dr. Bob was the best and he lived life the way all men should live. He was my boss, my mentor and he was like a father to me. I loved him so much. I am so incredibly grateful to have had a chance to know him and be a part of his and all of your lives. Thankfully, his love lives through all of you and it will live on through generations to come so that many will still get to know his spirit. Sending warm thoughts, lots of prayers and tons of hugs to all of you. I love you all so much!
My deepest sympathy go to Dr. Bob’s family and friends. I have been faithful to Rexal most my life.They have always been caring and Proffesional at the pharmacy. I love the old the nostalgic feel, it is comforting to see all the same faces year after year. It is very apparent that everyone feels like family. I remember when he had a soda fountain with stools that swiveled, as a child I would spin around in them. They had great burgers too. Vienna has been blessed to have such a wonder place. I’m grateful for Dr. Bob’s establishment. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Katherine Gray