[PRCo] Re: Fwd: Mervin Borgnis

[Dwight Long]

Fred

He was an LVT motorman from 1944 through 1946.  Then he went to PRT as a motorman there.  Was active at Seashore for many years.

Dwight


From: Fred Schneider 
  To: Scott Becker ; Pittsburgh-Railways at Dementia.Org 
  Sent: Wednesday, 03 November, 2010 17:06
  Subject: [PRCo] Fwd: Mervin Borgnis


  This fellow wrote a book on Allentown and Atlantic City  & Shore.   I think he was an LVT motorman.   
  Begin forwarded message:

  > From: CRVLKOTULA at aol.com
  > Date: November 3, 2010 4:49:03 PM EDT
  > To: Philly_Traction at yahoogroups.com
  > Cc: allmanr at verizon.net, bbente at bellsouth.net, tombuckingham at juno.com, dburnette001 at ec.rr.com, fwschneider at comcast.net, eskuchas at comcast.net
  > Subject: Mervin Borgnis
  > 
  > Recently, I received the following letter from Merv Borgnis's family.  Since so many on this list knew Merv, I thought I would share this in case some of you did not receive the letter.  --Dick Kotulak
  >  
  > "On November 8th of 2010, Merv Borgnis will be 90 years old.  He and Avalon live a peaceful life at Shurmer Place Assisted Living.  Merv is no longer able to write his famous letters, but he still really enjoys getting mail and reads any correspondence over and over again."
  >  
  > "To help Merv celebrate his 90 years, we would be very blessed if you could take the time to drop a birthday card or short note to Merv.  He retells the times he has spent with each of you so fondly.  We know that of any gift, he would most like to hear from each of you."
  >  
  > "Please mail cards or notes to:
  >  
  > Mervin E. Borgnis
  > 18821 Shurmer Road, #129
  > Strongsville, Ohio 44136
  >  
  > "Thank you in advance for making Merv happy."
  >  
  > "Fondly, Merv's Family"