Borges, Richard, D., 51, of Arrowhead Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully at home on January 25, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Katherine A. (Luciano) Borges.

Born in Providence, a son of Roger Thivierge of Riverside and the late Mary Ann (Munro) Thivierge, he was a lifelong resident of Riverside.

Mr. Borges was a Branch Manager for Airgas Inc. for 27 years.

Richard was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed baseball, football and fresh water fishing.

Besides his wife and step-father, he is survived by two sons; David R. Borges of Warren and Jonathan H. Borges of Warren, two sisters; Mary Dora Paull of Smithfield and Michele Herriman of Maine, a brother; Robert H. Munro of Warren and a grandson; Richard J. Borges.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday February 2, 2013 in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 9 am. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Richard’s memory to The Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 2374 Post Road, Suite 206, Warwick RI, 02886 would be deeply appreciated.