Obituary of Gary Borrell
August 20, 2026
Gary, Gaz, Borrell of New York City passed on August 20, 2026. A dedicated father and husband, Gaz was known for his knowledge, wit and love of laughter. He is survived by his cherished daughter Katherine, and sister Tracy. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Maureen.
Gary was born in Manchester England to Pauline and Charles Borrell. Gaz was a lifelong Man City fan and despite that fell for the sassy Man United fan who was the love of his life for over 35 years. After working as a trader in the UK, and then stay-at-home Dad after moving to New York, he became an analyst for the NY Federal Reserve Bank and worked there until retiring.
Even though he and his family had made a life in New York he never lost his love of Manchester. When the time was right he wanted to go back and live his proper English life, even though he had raised a truly American girl, who when the time came, wanted a puppy. Rarely denying his daughter he became a reluctant dog owner and walker. Truth be told, and despite his constant and repeated protestations for many years, he loved that “damned dog,” no matter how much he denied it. Gaz was a writer and photographer with an eye for cityscapes and the play of light and shadow. He was a voracious reader, especially science fiction and had the discipline to write his own novel about an Englishman dealing with the supernatural world and the new world of New York City all at the same time. A cinephile whose love and knowledge of old American movies led him to compile an impressive library that he loved watching again and again.
The Borrells were famous for hosting friends and family from around the world for all occasions or no occasion necessary at all. During many of these gatherings Gaz had a desire to debate anything, with anyone at any time, even if the other person didn’t know they were debating or even particularly wanted to be a part of the debate. The debate, the exchange of ideas, the passion followed by laughter was the plot he was after. Gaz said that the number one priority in life was his wife Mo and his daughter Katie. Followed only by those two were that damn dog, and what time the City game was on. He will be missed. Cheers, mate. Cheers.
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Gary has been both friend and foe for some 40 years. Overall a friend albeit a complicated one. My earliest years knowing Gaz were the best memories. Mo was my best friend and we enjoyed spending time together, often as a 3 at home and socialising. They became a part of my family and Gaz was great with my son Adam and they were very fond of each other. He was very talented, he and Mo had refurbished their first house to a very high standard in Manchester and were rightly very proud of it. He was also a whizz with technology and computers sorting issues out and really enjoying it. He helped Adam a lot on this front and it created a good bond between them. As a single mum with a busy career Gaz helped me refurbishing houses. He had a great eye for detail and despite moaning constantly, he actually really enjoyed helping and helped with a good heart. He never let me forget he hurt his back moving an iron fireplace … he raised it throughout the years I knew him, never letting me forget! He could be witty and was sharp .. not everyone appreciated his humour it’s fair to say and many could get upset at times … he just couldn’t get why he upset so many people and struggled with his filtering. Mo (me and I am sure many others) tried to explain over the years how he could upset people with his direct language … until she gave up and reverted to a now infamous phrase we all got to know … “just ignore him, he’s being Gaz”. His love of Man City and my allegiance to Chelsea led to many heated discussions over the years .. funnily enough Man City are now one of my top 3 teams .. although I never told him! When Katie was born he was floored by the emotion and fear of it all. Mo had a difficult delivery … he called me and said “help” .. unusual for Gaz. I went immediately and we worked it out together. He was a great Dad to Katie, very involved and she was the apple of his eye and he was so very proud of her. They had a strong connection and banter which was nice to see. Despite ups and downs I am really sad and feel the loss of an old friend who has been a big part of my life over the years. I wish Gaz peace on his journey to join Mo and hope my old friend can now rest in peace and they have football he can watch wherever he is x
Posted by: Maxine Gibbs - London , - Friend September 10, 2026