Peter Alexander Borsari, 82

MARION – Peter Alexander Borsari, 82, of Marion, passed away February 24, 2026, at home. He was the husband of Marjorie (Parker) Borsari and the son of the late Leopoldo “Paul” and Mary (Gubellini) Borsari.

He was born and grew up in Wareham before moving to Marion in 1970. Mr. Borsari graduated from Wareham High School, class of 1961. He attended Franklin Institute of Technology.

Mr. Borsari worked as a sales engineer for Instron Corporation for most of his career before retiring in 2006 at the age of 62. His “second career” was working as an assistant harbormaster for the Town of Marion and as a fulltime substitute teacher at Wareham High School. Having traveled all around the world for his career, his favorite commute was taking his skiff from Marion’s Old Landing to the Town Wharf for work at the Harbormaster’s office. He loved the ocean and taught us many lessons such as “bluefish bite,” “just be nice,” and “lets poke the nose out the harbor and see where it takes us,” which usually meant the Chart Room.

Pete was affectionately known by family as “MacGyver” because of his ability to fix and repair most anything. He was accomplished at chair caning and had several projects in his basement that were in progress. Pete loved football! Coaching Pop Warner Football for the Wareham Tigers and Old Rochester Bulldogs helping build multiple championship teams. He loved animals and had rescued many stray cats and dogs over the years. Most of all, he loved his family. Gathering and celebrating. His Quahog Fests were legendary and Wednesday Pasta nights were a weekly tradition for years. Pete had an unforgettable smile but most of all, Pete was just a really good guy!

Lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie (Parker) Borsari; his children, Peter Borsari and his wife, Kristen of Rochester and Lisa Allman and her husband, Ron of Needham; the grandchildren he was so proud of, Nickolas Borsari, Jonathan Borsari and Emily Allman; nephews and nieces and his beloved cat, Lily.

Visiting hours are from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Chapman Funerals & Cremations – WAREHAM, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.