Joseph H. Borkowski, age 93, of Portsmouth died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the John Clarke Center of Middletown, RI. Joseph was born November 10, 1921 in New Britain, CT. He served in the Navy for 28 years, retiring in 1968 as a Master Chief. His last duty station was in Newport as an instructor at the Officer Candidate School. He is survived by his daughter Joan Stevens of Portsmouth, RI and his son Michael Borkowski of Drake, CO. He also leaves two grandchildren, Lauren and Joseph Borkowski of CO. The celebration of Joseph's life will be private. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you thank a service member for their commitment to our country.