Robert A. Boorse of New Britain died peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He was 67.

Robert “Bob” was the beloved husband of Margaret M. Lewis Boorse for 48 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret E. Stoll Boorse, father of the late Robert J. Boorse, and brother of the late Sandra J. Keegan.

Bob has been in the auto repair business for the past 50 years and has owned and operated auto repair shops for the last 40 of those years. He was the President of the Bucks County Inspection Association from 1994 to 2002 and held many certifications and awards in the field.

In his leisure, he enjoyed spending time with friends and family, playing with his dogs as an avid dog lover and rooting for his favorite sports teams as he was a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan.

In addition to his beloved wife Margaret, Bob is survived by his loving son Jeffrey J. Boorse, his wife Theresa of Warminster and his two grandchildren Julianna and Jeffrey. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Gary Keegan and Kevin Lewis (Michelle) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am in Our lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 E. State St. Doylestown, PA 18901. Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to either the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19123 or the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.